Downtown San Diego

San Diego, CA

Downtown San Diego - San Diego, CA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.7 (38 Reviews)

Discover the many facets of Downtown San Diego

Trendy • Coast • Beaches • Historic • Walkable • Artistic • Urban •

Victorian architecture and brick-paved sidewalks … the Gaslamp Quarter and the coast … palm trees and balmy ocean breezes … stunning mountain views and historic sites … it’s no wonder San Diego is the nation’s eighth-largest city. If you want to live in the very heart of this large, dynamic city, find your apartment in Downtown San Diego!

Downtown San Diego contains the central business district, or the Core District, as well as East Village, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Cortez Hill, Columbia, Seaport Village, Marina, and Little Italy. The problem won’t be finding San Diego apartments – it will be deciding in which fantastic district to live. The historic Gaslamp Quarter is a Historic District dating back to 1867. The nearly 100 Victorian buildings contain a variety of shops, restaurants, and nightclubs. If you are looking for a trendy loft in a historic warehouse, head to East village, San Diego’s largest downtown neighborhood.

If you love festivals, art galleries, bakeries, and farmers markets, try looking in Little Italy. This hilly area is also well-known for its festivals and Italian restaurants, making it a terrific choice for those who enjoy a social lifestyle. As pedestrian-friendly as it is beautiful, Seaport Village is a shopping and dining area with a variety of art galleries, shops, and restaurants. It was built over the Punta de los Muertos (Point of the Dead) – in 1782, Spanish explorers buried those who had died of scurvy here.

Explore the Neighborhood

The San Diego Convention Center is located in the Marina district on West Harbor Drive

With its many bars, restaurants, and nightlife, the Gaslamp Quarter is known as San Diego’s playground

Horton Plaza Park, an outdoor plaza with fountains and seating, hosts a variety of special events

The entrance to the historic Gaslamp Quarter is located on Fifth Avenue

Head to the Marina District for waterfront parks, restaurants, and great views

Cheer on the MLB’s San Diego Padres at Petco Park

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown San Diego is $3,044 for a studio, $3,468 for one bedroom, $4,120 for two bedrooms, and $5,147 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown San Diego has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Studio
500 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,044/month

Average Rent

1 BR
679 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,468/month

Average Rent

2 BR
944 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$4,120/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,219 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$5,147/month

Average Rent

Reviews of Downtown San Diego - San Diego, CA

Niche Reviews

3.7 38 Reviews

Current Resident

4 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

South End is a very diverse neighborhood in Boston representing many different ethnicities and races. It situated between Roxbury, Back Bay, and Chinatown with easy access to public transportation of multiple forms (train, bus, trolley). You'll find that it is relatively easy to walk from one end of South End to the other and it's a very family oriented neighborhood with lots of parks and gardens around.

Current Resident

7 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review

It is very safe and the community is very small and close knit. Parents can let their kids play outside without having to worry about them getting hurt. The neighborhood also hosts events that everyone in the community are invited to.

Current Resident

7 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

City living at it's finest. Great restaurants, shops, and social hangouts that make this place an excellent neighborhood to live in.

Current Resident

7 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

The south end is a place of culture. You can grab a bite to eat and grab a show afterwards. It's pretty safe to live but the cost of living is very high. If I could see anything change it would be making more affordable housing

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