Cortez

San Diego, CA

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Cortez - San Diego, CA

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An apartment in the Cortez neighborhood allows you to enjoy the vibes of downtown San Diego as well as the open green space of Balboa Park. Interstate 5 fronts the eastern and northern borders, giving you easy access to San Diego Bay and Coronado Island, roughly five miles away. That same Interstate serves as a gateway to nearby Pacific Ocean beaches.

Join your neighbors on the biking and hiking trails of Balboa Park, spend some time at the San Diego Zoo, or catch a film at the Fleet Science Center's IMAX Theater. When you want to feel the sand between your toes, head over to the Pacific Ocean side of Coronado Island to Breakers Beach or the Silver Strand State Beach. Dine at restaurants that line the major roadways of downtown San Diego or in one of the waterfront hotels. Locals love the lively Babcock and Story Bar, found in the historic Hotel del Coronado. Area shopping malls include Seaport Village, the Headquarters at Seaport, and the downtown Westfield Horton Plaza.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Cortez is $1,255 for a studio, $2,165 for one bedroom, $3,282 for two bedrooms, and $2,587 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cortez has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 388 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,255/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 718 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,165/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,107 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,282/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,587/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

97

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

79

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

59

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Balboa Park
  • Friendship Garden
  • The New Children's Museum
  • Fleet Science Center
  • San Diego Natural History Museum

Airports

  • San Diego International

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