What is the average apartment size in Little Italy, San Diego, CA?

The average size for a Little Italy, San Diego, CA apartment is 736 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Little Italy?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Little Italy is $3,561 per month, a 5.29% increase from last years average of $3,382.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Little Italy?

In Little Italy, studios rent for $3,142 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,921 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,554 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Little Italy?

The typical apartment in Little Italy offers about 736 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Little Italy?

Studio apartments in Little Italy average 559 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 753 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,132 sq. ft.

Little Italy, San Diego, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Little Italy?

The typical rent budget in Little Italy ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Little Italy?

In Little Italy, 77% of households rent while 23% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Little Italy is $3,561, a 5.29% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,382.

Studio Apartments at $3,142 offer the most budget-friendly option with 559 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 753 square feet for $3,921, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $4,554 offer 1,132 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Little Italy, San Diego, CA

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,561	736 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,142	559 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,921	753 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,554	1,132 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Little Italy, San Diego, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Little Italy, San Diego, CA have increased by 5.29% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,382 to $3,561.

What's the typical rent budget in Little Italy, San Diego, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Little Italy, San Diego, CA (65%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Little Italy, San Diego, CA?

748 or 77% of the households in Little Italy, San Diego, CA are renter-occupied while 218 or 23% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Little Italy?

Colina del Sol $1,665/month

Logan Heights $1,931/month

Lincoln Park $1,942/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,046/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Little Italy?

College View Estates $3,921/month

Bankers Hill - Park West $3,965/month

Carmel Valley $4,078/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in San Diego, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Carmel Valley	$4,078
Bankers Hill - Park West	$3,965
College View Estates	$3,921
Torrey Hills	$3,728
Harborview	$3,701
Scripps Ranch	$3,631
Little Italy	$3,561
Mission Valley West	$3,512
Serra Mesa	$3,508
Morena	$3,471
University City	$3,404
Sabre Springs	$3,328
Kearny Mesa	$3,314
Del Cerro	$3,304
Core - Columbia	$3,207
Cortez	$3,161
Mission Valley East	$3,116
Carmel Mountain	$3,111
University Heights	$3,111
Rancho Penasquitos	$3,106
Ocean View Hills	$3,103
Rolando	$2,981
East Village	$2,978
Hillcrest	$2,974
Talmadge	$2,956
Mira Mesa	$2,934
Tierrasanta	$2,920
Grantville	$2,914
Rancho Bernardo	$2,906
Marina	$2,857
Pacific Beach	$2,819
North Park	$2,806
Birdland	$2,789
Allied Gardens	$2,780
Linda Vista	$2,769
Point Loma Heights	$2,742
Golden Hill	$2,646
Bay Park	$2,603
College Area	$2,540
Nestor	$2,520
San Carlos	$2,518
North Clairemont	$2,447
Clairemont Mesa East	$2,386
Bay Ho	$2,370
Redwood Village	$2,356
Lake Murray	$2,322
Palm City	$2,274
Ocean Beach	$2,270
Otay Mesa West	$2,245
El Cerrito	$2,232
Midway	$2,181
Bay Terraces	$2,123
Cherokee Point	$2,102
Egger Highlands	$2,093
Lincoln Park	$1,942
Logan Heights	$1,931
Colina del Sol	$1,665

San Diego | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Little Italy is 28% higher than in Allied Gardens

$3,561

Little Italy rent is the same as San Diego average

Average Rent $3,561

$2,780

Allied Gardens rent is 22% lower than San Diego average

Average Rent $2,780

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Little Italy apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.