Broadway Towers
1150 E St,
San Diego, CA 92101
$2,635 - $4,957
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown San Diego San Diego, CA
Discover the many facets of Downtown San Diego
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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
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
The scenic Seaport Village offers terrific shops and restaurants to explore
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown San Diego is $2,210 for a studio, $2,962 for one bedroom, $4,143 for two bedrooms, and $5,384 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown San Diego has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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524 sq ft
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$2,210/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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736 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,962/month
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2 BR
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1,096 sq ft
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$4,143/month
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3 BR
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1,367 sq ft
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$5,384/month
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Learn More About Downtown San Diego
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown San Diego - San Diego, CA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Downtown San Diego - San Diego, CA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
100
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
100
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
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Recreation
Downtown San Diego - San Diego, CA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown San Diego - San Diego, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
70
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
100
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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Reviews of Downtown San Diego - San Diego, CA
Niche Reviews 
36 Reviews
Current Resident
8 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
The South End is the best of Boston's neighbourhoods. The beautiful rows of brownstones are drenched in a rich and diverse history, as are the people. It is also a hub for great food and artisanal shops.
Current Resident
9 years 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
9 years and 9 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
10 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
A very convenient place that can fulfill all of its residents' needs.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The New Children's Museum
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Balboa Park
- Friendship Garden
- Fleet Science Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- San Diego International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.