Downtown San Diego
92101 · San Diego
Downtown San Diego — the urban core including the Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, Little Italy, and Marina District. Largest inventory in our coverage with condo-dominated housing and strong rental demand from young professionals.
Active Listings
200
Median Price
$699K
Avg Rent
$4,058/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-3,589/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.5%
Avg CoC
-30.9%
P/R Ratio
19.7
Cashflow+ %
2%
Price Range
$250K
$6.5M
Highlights
- ✓Gaslamp Quarter nightlife and dining attract young professionals
- ✓Little Italy is one of the top walkable neighborhoods in SD
- ✓Petco Park, Convention Center, and waterfront drive tourism
- ✓Trolley and bus hub — best public transit access in the county
Investor Notes
- ◈Largest zip in our coverage (~200 listings) — most opportunities to screen
- ◈Condos and studios dominate — ideal for 1-2 person rental demand
- ◈HOAs can be very high ($400-800/mo) in high-rise buildings
- ◈Strong rent demand but high HOAs and Mello-Roos squeeze cashflow
Demographics
Vibe
Urban core, young professional
Median Income
~$80K
Top Employers
Qualcomm, Navy, hospitality, finance, biotech
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 575 6th Ave 2bd / 1.5ba · 960 sqft | A 74 | $675K | $6,184 | +$670 |
| 550 15th Street 2bd / 2ba · 970 sqft | A 73 | $427K | $3,532 | $-32 |
| 575 6th Avenue ?bd / 1ba · 674 sqft | A 73 | $539K | $4,882 | +$285 |
| 510 1st Ave 602 2bd / 2ba · 1,209 sqft | A 61 | $825K | $7,597 | +$71 |
| 550 15th St 2bd / 1ba · 884 sqft | A 61 | $460K | $3,307 | $-484 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 7.53% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.