$1,000. OFF 1ST MONTH's RENT
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NOTE: unit is unfurnished (except items listed below). Currently tenant occupied.
**ONE BLOCK FROM HWY 5 NO & SO.
**HOA MOVE-IN FEE ($200.) REIMBURSED
Welcome to Little Italy living. This unfurnished one bedroom, 1 bath condo is located in the Piazza Palermo Condominiums, just steps away from all that Little Italy has to offer.
Well maintained unit, rent from very responsive Owner. Top floor (6th), south facing unit on quiet inner atrium, with only 1 shared wall.
High ceilings with fans, balcony, in unit stackable washer/dryer, luxury laminate flooring, central heating and AC. Complex offers pool, jacuzzi, BBQ, awesome fitness center, one parking space in underground gated garage off Cedar Street, visitor parking available, bicycle storage rooms. Situated in a great location you can walk to all the restaurants, shops and cafes along with the bi-weekly Little Italy farmers market. Close to Balboa park, Downtown, Petco Park, trolley station, and Water Front Park. Quick easy access to the 5 freeway and minutes from the Airport. Come and enjoy the essence of Little Italy living. Tenant pays for water, SDGE, cable, and internet. Condo is available starting December 1, 2025. Lease not required although desire long term tenant. Month to Month Rental Agreement. Desire long term tenant but will consider shorter term (greater than 1 month). Rent paid via Venmo or Zelle. Owner is flexible for viewing any day & time although Unit is currently occupied and thus need OK from Tenant to enter prior to 24 hour notice.
DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS:
* Available December 1, 2025
* Lease not required; month to month tenancy OK. (Zillow auto defaults to 1 year lease)
MONEY:
*$2,450./month
*$1250. security deposit; may pay deposit over 2 months; $1500 deposit with pet.
* Last month not required
See Move-in Regulations below
PARTICULARS:
*1 bedroom, 1 bath
* 658 sq. ft.
* Top floor (6th floor) unit with balcony on inner atrium with lush landscaping & fountain. Built 2004.
*Walk-in closet
*Vaulted ceiling
*Ceiling fans: quiet, low energy, fans in living room & bedroom, both with down-lighting mode
* Stacked washer/dryer in unit
*Refrigerator, electric stove, built in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal
*Plantation blinds in living room and bedroom
* No freeway noise. Some street traffic noise but generally quiet on inner atrium
*AC (rarely ever needed, open balcony door & ceiling fans do the trick). Also, rarely need heat in winter.
*Invisible screen on balcony door
FURNISHINGS INCLUDED:
* Built-in bookcase in Living Room; 2 shelf bookcase in closet; shoe rack by door; fire extinguisher; fire blanket; door mat
* NO SLOBS, NO SMOKING OF ANY SUBSTANCE.
UTILITIES
* Tenant pays water (averages $35/mo., SDGE (averages $60./mo., higher if HVAC used). This condo is fairly comfortable year-round without using AC or heat.
* Cable/Internet not included. AT&T, Cox, & Webpass are equipped to provide options in building.
LOCATION:
Piazza Palermo Condominiums occupies an entire block, bounded by Front, First, Cedar & Beech Streets. Technically the complex is located in the Cortez Hill neighborhood (dividing line is Front Street), not Little Italy.
Restaurants and cafes within walking distance.
5 blocks to heart of Little Italy (Piazza della Famiglia plaza & fountain)
3 blocks to Little Italy Farmer's Market on Date Street
1.5 miles to Ralphs on 1st & G Street
1.4 miles to Balboa Park (mildly uphill)
4 blocks to Little Italy trolley station
7 blocks to Waterfront Park & harbor
1.9 miles (10 min drive) to International airport
Convenient/quick freeway access: Complex is immediately off the Front St/Civic Center exit off 5 south freeway. Both the 5 North & 5 South on-ramp are one block away on First Street. Easy access to 163 & 15 freeways from the 5 South.
PARKING:
* One parking space in gated underground garage off Cedar Street. Cedar is one-way street going east.
* Visitor parking spaces available with restrictions. Visitor parking permit limited to 5 times/month. One Visitor parking placard provided. $25. replacement fee if lost.
AMENITIES:
* Awesome fitness center with cardio machines (bicycle, treadmill, eliptical), bench press, free weights, assisted pull-up machine, universal gym, leg machines, foam pylo jump-up box. Separate little room with mats for stretching or yoga.
* Business Center with HOA internet access
* Clubhouse - hang out or reserve for party
* Pool and jacuzzi
* Billiard room
* Locked bike storage room in garage
* Amazon lockers pending installation in Lobby
INTERESTED PERSONS MAY CALL OR TEXT, OR MESSAGE VIA ZILLOW TO SCHEDULE VIEWING. TENANT OCCUPIED. OWNER ABLE TO SHOW ANY TIME (LESS THAN 24 HOUR NOTICE NEEDS TENANT OK).
APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO BACK-GROUND CHECK.
HOA MOVE-IN REGULATIONS:
* The HOA charges a non-refundable $200. move-in fee which Owner will reimburse. If Tenant only moving in a few boxes & no more than a couple bulky items, this fee may potentially be waived. Moves must only be scheduled Monday through Saturday. A window from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. or 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. must be selected per move. Moves must be reserved for a minimum of four hours. Moves cannot be scheduled on a Holiday or on Sundays. There is attendant overseeing all move-ins. Elevators padded for move-in. Tenant responsible for any damages.
Renter responsible for water, gas & electricity, cable TV, internet. No smoking of any substances allowed. No pets.
HOA requires move-in to be scheduled, Mon-Sat. HOA move-in fee $200. which is reimbursed by Owner.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applicationsSpecial offer
$2,450/mo
1501 Front St UNIT 643, San Diego, CA 92101
1beds
658sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Mon Dec 1 2025
Small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Forced air
What's special
Fire extinguisherBuilt-in bookcaseAwesome fitness centerFitness centerBusiness centerPlantation blindsFire blanket
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 658 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Disabled access
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet not included in rent, Utilities fee required, Walk In Closet, Water not included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 5333641681
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
HOA
- Amenities included: Pool
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/9/2025 | Price change | $2,450-2%$4/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $2,500-2%$4/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $2,550-1.9%$4/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,600+4%$4/sqft |
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| 5/6/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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Neighborhood: Cortez Hill
There are 9 available units in this apartment building
- Special offer! $1,000. off 1st month's rentExpires December 15, 2025

