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
157
Median Price
$718K
Avg Rent
$4,027/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-3,557/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.4%
Avg CoC
-28.5%
P/R Ratio
21.1
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$220K
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1150 J Street 1bd / 1ba · 735 sqft | A 57 | $439K | $2,850 | $-483 |
| 1225 Island Aveneue 1bd / 1ba · 720 sqft | A 54 | $350K | $2,274 | $-497 |
| 1643 6th ?bd / 1ba · 400 sqft | A 54 | $329K | $2,139 | $-485 |
| 889 Date 1bd / 1ba · 695 sqft | A 53 | $439K | $2,850 | $-582 |
| 120 Island Ave ?bd / 1ba · 626 sqft | A 53 | $439K | $2,854 | $-568 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.