1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA (36 Rentals)

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Pacific Vista
$2,394
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$2,394 - $3,032
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$2,423 - $3,061
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Pacific Vista

57 Soledad DrMonterey, CA 93940
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Monterey Townhouse
$2,403 - $2,498
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$1,938 - $3,342
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$1,967 - $3,371
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Monterey Townhouse

825 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Marina Crescent
$1,945
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$1,945
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$29

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$1,974
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 7

Marina Crescent

3114 Crescent AveMarina, CA 93933
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Pointe at Westlake
$2,167 - $2,263
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$2,032 - $2,128
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$135

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$2,167 - $2,263
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Pointe at Westlake

60 Stephanie DrSalinas, CA 93901
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Pointe at Northridge
$2,276 - $2,315
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$2,136 - $2,703
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$140

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$2,276 - $2,843
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Pointe at Northridge

436-436 Noice DrSalinas, CA 93906
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Cambridge Court
$2,119 - $2,268
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$1,979 - $2,948
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$140

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$2,119 - $3,088
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Cambridge Court

939 Heather CirSalinas, CA 93906
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Cypress Creek
$2,346 - $2,395
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$2,346 - $3,122
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$2,375 - $3,151
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Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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Sheridan Park
$2,323 - $2,352
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$2,323 - $2,991
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$2,352 - $3,020
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 17

Sheridan Park

1450 N 1st StSalinas, CA 93906
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property at 500 Glenwood Cir

$2,450 - $3,500

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Available Mar 11

500 Glenwood Cir

MontereyCA93940

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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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Mar Vista Drive
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Mar Vista Drive

66-98 Mar Vista DrMonterey, CA 93940
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394 Reservation Rd
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394 Reservation Rd

394 Reservation RdMarina, CA 93933
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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 Palm Court Apartments in the North Salinas neighborhood and is 875 square feet priced from $2,375. The Independent in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 863 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Big Sur:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Palm Court ApartmentsAsturia with Carport875 Sq Ft$2,375
The IndependentOne Bedroom863 Sq FtCall for Rates
Monterey Townhouse1x1 Large Reno780 Sq Ft$2,527
Coastal Senior Residences at The Park LaneThe Seabreeze - One Bedroom770 Sq Ft$5,395
Cypress Creek1x1750 Sq Ft$2,375
Cypress LandingPlan C743 Sq Ft$1,988
Northridge ParkThe Soraya714 Sq Ft$2,125
Monterey Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath690 Sq Ft$2,400
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar672 Sq Ft$2,276
Laurel GroveTHE LAUREL659 Sq Ft$2,595

Cheapest Available Big Sur and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Big Sur, CA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $1,795 at 923 Walnut . The second most affordable Big Sur 1 Bedroom is the Plan C Model at Cypress Landing starting at $1,988 in the West Salinas neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Big Sur is currently $2,672. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Big Sur:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
923 Walnut1 Bed, 1 bath$1,795
Cypress LandingPlan C$1,988
Cambridge CourtPlan A1$2,119
Northridge ParkThe Soraya$2,125
Pointe at WestlakeTrinity$2,208
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar$2,276
Northpoint ApartmentsNorthpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,300
Sea Breeze Apartments for rent in Marina, CA1BR/1.0BA$2,345
Cypress Creek1x1$2,375
Palm Court ApartmentsAsturia with Carport$2,375

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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 923 Walnut listed at $1,795.

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 $2,672.

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 875 square feet unit starting from $2,375 at Palm Court Apartments.

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 700 sq ft.

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