Downtown San Diego Apartments & Rentals

Claim a Downtown San Diego apartment and you’ll earn yourself a lively lifestyle matched with a kicked-back vibe. Not bad for the center of the U.S.’s eighth largest city! There are eight distinctive parts of Downtown, from the Core-Columbia business district to the up-and-coming East Village. You can grab a great meal in Little Italy, wander historic Cortez Hill, or go dancing in the Gaslamp Quarter—the city is yours to explore from here.

Downtown San Diego came to life starting in the middle of the 19^th century. This “New Town” eclipsed the original settlement in Old Town because of its access to shipping. Around the turn of the century, the transcontinental railroad reached San Diego and the city took off. Downtown fell into disrepair in the 1960s, but this was quickly followed by successful redevelopment efforts in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Today, attractions like Horton Plaza, Seaport Village, and Petco Park all help keep Downtown a choice place to call home.

The San Diego Opera, the San Diego Symphony, and a number of theater companies all make their home Downtown. When it comes to eating out, you’ll have your choice between upscale eateries and casual dining options covering a wide range of cuisines. There are also nightclubs here, such as the House of Blues and Croce’s, if you want to get your groove on. Catch a Padres game at Petco Park, too, during baseball season.

Shopping is plentiful in Downtown San Diego. Horton Plaza holds over 140 shops and restaurants and that’s just one neighborhood option. For your fresh air fix, check out the Embarcadero Marina Park, Pantoja Park, or a handful of others.

Living options in Downtown San Diego include affordable apartments, townhouses, lofts, luxury condos, and a few pricey single-family homes. In the neighborhoods here you’ll find all kinds of residents, from young singles to family members. Rents vary across Downtown. While the average rent in the East Village is $814 a month, you’ll need to pay around $2,216 for a place in the Marina.

Downtown San Diego is simple to get around in. The San Diego Trolley runs Blue and Orange Line trains through here. You can catch the Coaster commuter rail as well as Amtrak trains from stations on Kettner Boulevard. There are also local and express buses serving Downtown.

There’s a United States Post Office on E Street. The main San Diego Public Library branch is just across the street. Downtown falls within San Diego City Council Districts 2, 3, and 8. The Naval Medical Center is in Balboa Park.

Zip codes serving Downtown are 92101, 92102, 92103, 92113, 92132, 92134, and 92136.