Near the crest of Cortez Hill, Aria’s 24 stories give it a head start on the view. Aria is a 24-story condominium tower at 1441 9th Avenue, near the top of Cortez Hill in Downtown San Diego’s 92101 zip code. Completed in 2008 by Anka Development, its 137 homes take in city views and sit a short walk from the Gaslamp Quarter.
Aria’s hilltop setting gives it a head start on the view, and the homes make the most of it. Several distinct floor plans range from about 849 to more than 1,600 square feet, so there’s room for everyone from a first downtown condo to a full-time home with space to spread out. Residents enjoy a pool and spa, a fitness center and gated security, personal non-charcoal grills are allowed on balconies for sunset dinners, and dog owners will appreciate that up to two pets are welcome with no weight limit.
Cortez Hill sits just above the action. The Gaslamp Quarter and East Village are a short walk down the hill, the neighborhood’s streets stay calmer after dark, and Balboa Park and the freeways are only minutes away. For buyers who want high-rise living with the city at their feet, Aria is well worth a look.
3 homes are for sale at Aria, listed from $588,000 to $876,000, and 1 is in escrow.
Over the past 12 months, 7 homes sold at a median price of $750,000 ($575 per square foot), ranging from $500,000 to $915,000. The typical home sold in 27 days.
Based on MLS data compiled by The Neuman Team. Updated October 5, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Aria suits buyers who want high-rise views and city living without paying for a full-service lobby, while still enjoying the pool, spa and fitness center. Pet owners will appreciate the policy, which allows up to two pets per unit, with no weight limit. For anyone who wants quieter streets with the city center a short walk away, the location is a real draw.
Dues run $1,000–$1,050 a month (based on 2026 sales), covering the pool, spa, fitness center, gated security and common-area upkeep. There is no concierge or guest parking, so visitors use nearby street or public parking. The association is managed by Action Property Management.
Leases must be at least 30 days, so nightly rentals aren’t allowed, but monthly and longer rentals are.
The Neuman Team has represented buyers and sellers of Downtown San Diego condominiums since 1981, with more than 7,400 closed sales, and has been #1 in 92101 for homes sold since 2000. Contact us to see which homes at Aria are available, or to find out what your unit could sell for today.
Yes. Aria allows up to two pets per unit, with no weight limit. Check the HOA’s current rules before you buy, as policies can change.
HOA dues at Aria run about $1,000–$1,050 per month, based on 2026 closed sales. Dues cover the pool, spa, fitness center, gated security and common-area upkeep. The association is managed by Action Property Management.
Yes, with limits. Aria requires a 30-day minimum lease, as California law allows condo associations to do, so nightly and weekly short-term rentals such as Airbnb aren’t allowed. Monthly and longer rentals are permitted under the HOA’s rules.
Aria offers a pool, a spa, a fitness center and gated security. Personal non-charcoal grills are allowed on balconies. There is storage for some units. There is no concierge or guest parking. It is a non-smoking building.
Aria is at 1441 9th Avenue on Cortez Hill. The 24-story tower of 137 homes was completed by Anka Development in 2008.