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The Artisan

$2,412 – $5,025/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2.5 baths
  • 550–1,391 sq ft
  • 19 units available
1601 Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101

As of October 14, 2026, The Artisan in San Diego, CA has 19 apartments for rent from $2,412 to $5,025/mo. Studios start at $2,412, one-bedrooms at $2,870, and two-bedrooms at $3,861. The average asking rent has fallen 1.7% since September 9, 2026, from $3,169 to $3,114.


Floor plans

The Artisan has 19 units available across 11 floor plans: 4 studio layouts (550–630 sq ft), 4 one-bedroom layouts (690–1,015 sq ft), and 3 two-bedroom layouts (1,095–1,391 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

S2

Studio • 1 Bath • 563 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,412/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
433$2,412563Oct 12
537$2,412563Oct 12
621$2,412563Oct 12

S1

Studio • 1 Bath • 550 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,436/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
205$2,496550Oct 12
513$2,436550Oct 24
315$2,436550Nov 7

S3

Studio • 1 Bath • 596 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,518/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
646$2,518596Dec 7

S4

Studio • 1 Bath • 630 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,564/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
252$2,564630Nov 6
248$2,564630Nov 8

A3

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 728 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,870/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
610$2,870728Oct 12
636$2,870728Nov 7

A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 690 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,890/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
322$2,890690Oct 25

A2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 701 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,951/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
426$2,951701Oct 12

A14

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 1,015 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,333/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
350$3,3331,015Oct 12

B1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,095 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,861/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
317$3,8611,095Oct 12
717$4,0011,095Oct 12

B7

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,241 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,200/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
301$4,2001,241Oct 12
701$4,3401,241Nov 7

B8

2 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • 1,391 Sq Ft

Starting at $5,025/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
103$5,0251,391Nov 7

See all 33 units listed at The Artisan, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At The Artisan, a studio starts at about $2,690 a month all-in: $2,412 rent and an estimated $278 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $3,165 and a two-bedroom at about $4,239.

All-in from$2,690/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at The Artisan takes about $86,832 a year for a studio, $103,320 for a one-bedroom, and $138,996 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $2,690 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $131,300 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,690/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$131,300/yr

Income to qualify

$86,832/yr

Your estimated budget

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Rent history

Over the past 3 months, the average asking rent at The Artisan has ranged from $3,015 to $3,198. The current average is $3,114, down $54 (1.7%) from $3,169 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (35 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At The Artisan, leases run 12 months.

  • Rent

    $2,412 – $5,025/mo
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 12

Amenities

The Artisan lists 45 amenities, including • resort-style zero-edge pool, • 24-hour package storage, and • dedicated bike repair shop.

  • • 24-Hour Package Storage

  • • Artist Loft With Drafting Tables & Coworking Space

  • • Automatic Solar Shades

  • • Commercial-Grade Hand-Spray Kitchen Faucet

  • • Community Kitchen

  • • Conference Room With Touchscreen Monitor

  • • Creative Diy Room With Mobile Technology & Worktables

  • • Dedicated Bike Repair Shop

  • • Dual-Door Slide-In Range With Wi-Fi Connectivity

  • • Dual-Temperature Under-Counter Wine Fridge*

  • • Electrolux® Full-Size Front-Loading Washer And Gas Dryer

  • • Elevated Green Space Designed For Relaxing, Gathering & Entertaining

  • • Euro-Style Soft-Close Drawers

  • • Ev Charging Stations Featuring Tesla & Chargepoint

  • • Frigidaire® 5-Burner Cooktop

  • • Full-Height Kitchen Backsplash

  • • Full-Length Bathroom Mirrors

  • • In Door Puresource Ultra® Ice And Water Filtration

  • • Industrial-Style Concrete Floors And Exposed Ceilings*

  • • Integrated Dog Dish Drawer

  • • Inviting Seating Nooks, Day Loungers & Alfresco Dining Areas

  • • Large Walk-In Closets With Custom Shelving*

  • • Limited-Edition Forged Black-On-Black Interior Color Scheme*

  • • Linen, Pantry, And Coat Closets With Custom Shelving

  • Monday – Sunday: 9:00 Am – 6:00 Pm

  • • Multilevel Townhomes With 20-Foot Ceilings And Walk-Up Accessibility*

  • • Music Room With Modern Musical Equipment

  • • Nest Thermostats

  • • Open-Air Hanging Garden Art Installation Curated By The Art Pusher

  • • Outdoor Grilling Stations & Social Games

  • • Outdoor Kitchen With An Evo Circular Cooktop & Chef’S Table Seating For 10

  • • Porcelain Tile & Oversize Soaking Tub Or Walk-In Glass Shower

  • • Private Cabanas With Tvs

  • • Private Yoga Studio With Peloton® Bikes & On-Demand Fitness

  • • Quartz Slab Countertops

  • • Relaxing Hot Tub

  • • Resort-Style Zero-Edge Pool

  • • Samsung Stainless Steel Appliance Package

  • • Sonos Wireless Home Music System

  • • Spacious Bathrooms With Quartz Countertops

  • • Stainless Steel Appliances

  • • Three Designer Finish Packages

  • • Tranquil Courtyard With Two Outdoor Grills

  • • Undermount Stainless-Steel Kitchen Sink

  • • Wood Kitchen Cabinetry


Location

1601 Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101


Getting around

The Artisan is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is good.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A
Transit
Good
Grade C
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade B

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The Artisan was good on 44 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in March (average AQI 77, moderate). Daily highs averaged 80°F in October, the warmest month, and lows averaged 51°F in December, the coldest.

Air quality

44 good-air days

of the past 365

: Moderate, AQI 60

Temperature

80° / 51°

average October high / December low

: 75° high, 55° low

Pollen

Very low

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: very low

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January69°F51°F69 (moderate)4 of 31
February69°F52°F68 (moderate)4 of 28
March75°F56°F77 (moderate)0 of 31
April70°F56°F60 (moderate)5 of 30
May69°F59°F57 (moderate)8 of 31
June71°F61°F55 (moderate)7 of 30
July77°F66°F55 (moderate)3 of 31
August80°F69°F64 (moderate)3 of 31
September80°F67°F59 (moderate)1 of 30
October80°F61°F70 (moderate)0 of 31
November68°F54°F71 (moderate)4 of 30
December68°F51°F75 (moderate)5 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Discover The Artisan: vibrant East Village San Diego apartments offering studio to 2-bedroom floor plans, bold interiors, creative amenities, & Broadway access.


Nearby schools

The closest school to The Artisan is College Head Start Child Development Center-Nha, a private preschool 0.2 miles away. The closest public school is East Village High, 0.2 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

College Head Start Child Development Center-Nha

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

East Village High

Public · High
PublicHigh0.2 mi

Area 2-City College Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

Garfield High School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.2 mi

Urban Discovery Academy Charter

Charter · High
CharterHigh0.2 mi

Urban Discovery Academy Charter

Charter · High
CharterHigh0.2 mi

San Diego City College Cdc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

San Diego CC Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

San Diego High School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.3 mi

San Diego High School of Business and Leadership

Public · High
PublicHigh0.3 mi

Contact & management

The Artisan is managed by RPM Living. The leasing office's phone number is (619) 595-1601.


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