Living in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's San Diego dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,650/month — roughly 6% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,000 - $3,500/month and three-bedrooms $3,700 - $4,400/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most San Diego areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the nightlife, dining, historic tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see North Park.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Green NE (Bayside Terminal to Santa Fe Depot) as the nearest light rail stop, The Chuang Garden as nearby green space and Ralphs as the nearest supermarket around the Gaslamp Quarter reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gaslamp Quarter costs $2,400 - $2,900/month (second-hand contract) or $2,200 - $2,600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,000 - $3,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,700 - $4,400/month.

Is Gaslamp Quarter safe for expats?

Gaslamp Quarter has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Gaslamp Quarter to San Diego center?

The commute from Gaslamp Quarter to San Diego city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Gaslamp Quarter like to live in?

Historic entertainment district. Rooftop bars, fine dining, and Victorian architecture. In our data it is tagged as nightlife, dining, historic.