1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA (34 Rentals)

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233/235 Carmel Ave
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233/235 Carmel Ave

233-235 Carmel AveMarina, CA 93933
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394 Reservation Rd
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394 Reservation Rd

394 Reservation RdMarina, CA 93933
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740 Crocker Ave
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740 Crocker Ave

740 Crocker AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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81 Navajo Dr
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81 Navajo Dr

81 Navajo DrSalinas, CA 93906

Big Sur, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Big Sur and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Big Sur, CA is found at The Independent in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood and is 863 square feet priced from $3,600. Santa Lucia in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 780 square feet and currently listed start at $2,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Big Sur:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The IndependentOne Bedroom863 Sq Ft$3,600
Santa Lucia1 Bed 1 Bath780 Sq Ft$2,300
Northridge ParkThe Soraya714 Sq Ft$2,125
Monterey Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath690 Sq Ft$2,400
Pacific Grove Senior Living1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula652 Sq Ft$3,095
Cambridge CourtPlan A2650 Sq Ft$2,031
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom650 Sq Ft$2,650
Sheridan Park1x1 upper renovated630 Sq Ft$2,523
233/235 Carmel Ave1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom573 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Big Sur and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 12, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Big Sur, CA is the Plan A2 Model starting from $2,031 at Cambridge Court in the West Salinas neighborhood. The second most affordable Big Sur 1 Bedroom is the The Soraya Model at Northridge Park starting at $2,125 in the North Salinas neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Big Sur is currently $2,635. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Big Sur:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cambridge CourtPlan A2$2,031
Northridge ParkThe Soraya$2,125
Santa Lucia1 Bed 1 Bath$2,300
Monterey Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath$2,400
Sheridan Park1x1 upper renovated$2,523
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,650
Pacific Grove Senior Living1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula$3,095
SeagroveA1.1$3,500
The IndependentOne Bedroom$3,600

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Big Sur Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Big Sur with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Big Sur is at Cambridge Court listed at $2,031.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Big Sur Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Big Sur is $2,635.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Big Sur Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Big Sur is a 863 square feet unit starting from $3,600 at The Independent.

What is the average size for Big Sur 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Big Sur is currently 671 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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