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
156
Median Price
$699K
Avg Rent
$3,308/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-3,182/mo
Avg Cap Rate
-0.0%
Avg CoC
-30.5%
P/R Ratio
21.7
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$230K
$4.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2068 Front St 4bd / 4ba · 2,036 sqft | D 6 | $1395K | $6,857 | $-1,999 |
| 445 Island Avenue ?bd / 1ba · 623 sqft | D 6 | $410K | $2,665 | $-443 |
| 1514 7th Avenue 1bd / 1ba · 672 sqft | D 6 | $399K | $2,503 | $-480 |
| 445 Island Avenue 1bd / 1ba · 807 sqft | D 6 | $499K | $3,084 | $-607 |
| 1150 J St 1bd / 1ba · 735 sqft | D 5 | $499K | $2,934 | $-779 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.