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


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Big Sur, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Sur?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Big Sur Studio Apartments | $2,104 | $788 | $2,895 |
Big Sur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $1,850 | $5,600 |
Big Sur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,326 | $1,626 | $10,000+ |
Big Sur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,336 | $1,878 | $4,732 |
Big Sur 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $2,095 | $2,095 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Independent | One Bedroom | 863 Sq Ft | $3,600 |
Santa Lucia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 780 Sq Ft | $2,300 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | 714 Sq Ft | $2,125 |
Monterey Pines Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 690 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
Pacific Grove Senior Living | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula | 652 Sq Ft | $3,095 |
Cambridge Court | Plan A2 | 650 Sq Ft | $2,031 |
Surfside Apartments | One Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $2,650 |
Sheridan Park | 1x1 upper renovated | 630 Sq Ft | $2,523 |
233/235 Carmel Ave | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 573 Sq Ft | Call 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Cambridge Court | Plan A2 | $2,031 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | $2,125 |
Santa Lucia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,300 |
Monterey Pines Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | $2,400 |
Sheridan Park | 1x1 upper renovated | $2,523 |
Surfside Apartments | One Bedroom | $2,650 |
Pacific Grove Senior Living | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula | $3,095 |
Seagrove | A1.1 | $3,500 |
The Independent | One 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.
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