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
186
Median Price
$700K
Avg Rent
$3,729/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-3,048/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.1%
Avg CoC
-29.6%
P/R Ratio
20.0
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$215K
$3.4M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550 15th St ?bd / 1ba · 526 sqft | A 58 | $375K | $2,437 | $-428 |
| 1050 Island 1bd / 1ba · 894 sqft | A 56 | $595K | $3,724 | $-579 |
| 2064 2nd Avenue 3bd / 3.5ba · 2,008 sqft | A 56 | $1249K | $7,749 | $-180 |
| 1150 J ?bd / 1ba · 571 sqft | A 53 | $400K | $2,599 | $-540 |
| 777 6th Avenue 1bd / 1ba · 656 sqft | A 53 | $389K | $2,328 | $-591 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.