
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA (42 Rentals)


Santa Lucia

Northpoint Apartments

Pacific Pines

Northridge Park

Monterey Pines Apartments

Cypress Landing

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Coastal Senior Residences at The Park Lane
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Seagrove

Pacific Vista

233/235 Carmel Ave

Footprints on the Bay

SeaBreeze Apartment Homes

1132-1136 Phoenix Ave
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Sea Breeze Apartments for rent in Marina, CA

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Monterey Townhouse

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Sheridan Park

394 Reservation Rd

Surfside Apartments

Marina Crescent

Plaza Apartments

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Cypress Creek
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Pointe at Westlake

Pointe at Northridge

Palm Court Apartments

Cambridge Court

The Crest at Pacific Grove

Laurel Grove

The Shangri La Apartments

507 River Rd
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500 Glenwood Cir

820 Casanova Ave

194 Hacienda Carmel

300 Glenwood Cir

191 San Remo Rd

923 Walnut

336 Central Ave

Mar Vista Drive
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The Gates at the Marina Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Sur?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sur Studio Apartments | $2,284 | $2,062 | $2,640 |
Big Sur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $1,873 | $5,695 |
| Big Sur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,151 | $2,150 | $6,070 |
| Big Sur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,100 | $3,500 |
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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 994 square feet priced from $3,200. Coastal Senior Residences at The Park Lane has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 770 square feet and currently listed start at $5,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Big Sur:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Independent | One Bedroom | 994 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| Coastal Senior Residences at The Park Lane | The Seabreeze - One Bedroom | 770 Sq Ft | $5,395 |
| Cypress Creek | 1x1 | 750 Sq Ft | $2,283 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan C | 743 Sq Ft | $2,392 |
| Northridge Park | The Soraya | 714 Sq Ft | $2,125 |
| Monterey Pines Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 690 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 672 Sq Ft | $2,019 |
| Laurel Grove | THE LAUREL | 659 Sq Ft | $2,567 |
| Pacific Grove Senior Living | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula | 652 Sq Ft | $2,595 |
| Surfside Apartments | One Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $2,650 |
Cheapest Available Big Sur and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 06, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Big Sur, CA is the Del Mar Model starting from $2,019 at Pointe at Northridge in the North Salinas neighborhood. The second most affordable Big Sur 1 Bedroom is the Trinity Model at Pointe at Westlake starting at $2,026 in the South Salinas neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Big Sur is currently $2,471. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Big Sur:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | $2,019 |
| Pointe at Westlake | Trinity | $2,026 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan A1 | $2,061 |
| Northridge Park | The Soraya | $2,125 |
| 233/235 Carmel Ave | 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom | $2,195 |
| Cypress Creek | 1x1 | $2,283 |
| Plaza Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,300 |
| Sheridan Park | 1x1 upper renovated | $2,367 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan C | $2,392 |
| Laurel Grove | THE LAUREL | $2,567 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Big Sur Apartments
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 $2,471.
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 994 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at The Independent.
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