Broadway Towers
1150 E St,
San Diego, CA 92101
$2,283 - $4,959
1-3 Beds
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.
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
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown San Diego is $3,235 for a studio, $3,521 for one bedroom, $4,304 for two bedrooms, and $5,109 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown San Diego has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Studio
506 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,235/month
Average Rent
1 BR
676 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,521/month
Average Rent
2 BR
921 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,304/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,152 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$5,109/month
Average Rent
Current Resident
8 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
The South End is a great place to live because it is centrally located in Boston but still feels more like a neighborhood. The streets are quiet and you are close to all life necessities.
Current Resident
9 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
In my time living in south end I've experienced shooting and consistent loud arguments at night. I like how beautiful the neighborhood looks in the fall when all the leaves fall. I do not like the shootings that have happened in the last year.
Niche User
9 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
There crime rate is not high in this community. It is not a place where you can't tell gun shots from fire works. Here the police can be counted on to protect us, instead of harming us. It is a place where people feel comfortable walking on the streets and taking the subway at night.
Niche User
9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
I think since growing up in Boston, some stuff has changed like neighborhoods are move diverse than I remember as a kid.
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