1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA (32 Rentals)

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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 | $1,932 | $788 | $2,275 |
Big Sur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $1,200 | $4,890 |
Big Sur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,255 | $1,626 | $4,784 |
Big Sur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,701 | $1,878 | $3,650 |
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 Seagrove in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood and is 860 square feet priced from $3,500. 350 Van Buren St has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 810 square feet and currently listed start at $1,200. 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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Seagrove | A1 | 860 Sq Ft | $3,500 |
350 Van Buren St | 350 Van Buren | 810 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
Cypress Creek | 1x1 | 750 Sq Ft | $2,281 |
Cypress Landing | Plan C | 743 Sq Ft | $1,945 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | 714 Sq Ft | $2,125 |
Monterey Pines Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 690 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 672 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
Cambridge Court | Plan A2 | 650 Sq Ft | $1,983 |
Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 648 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
Cheapest Available Big Sur and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 23, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Big Sur, CA is the 350 Van Buren Model starting from $1,200 at 350 Van Buren St in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood. The second most affordable Big Sur 1 Bedroom is the Plan C Model at Cypress Landing starting at $1,945 in the West Salinas neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Big Sur is currently $2,484. 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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350 Van Buren St | 350 Van Buren | $1,200 |
Cypress Landing | Plan C | $1,945 |
Cambridge Court | Plan A2 | $1,983 |
Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | $1,995 |
Sheridan Park | 1x1 upper renovated | $2,124 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | $2,125 |
Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $2,200 |
Cypress Creek | 1x1 | $2,281 |
Monterey Pines Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | $2,400 |
Surfside Apartments | One Bedroom | $2,650 |
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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 $2,484.
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 860 square feet unit starting from $3,500 at Seagrove.
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