1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Big Sur, CA (38 Rentals)

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Monterey Townhouse
$2,369 - $2,881

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Base Rent$2,275 - $3,525

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 13

Monterey Townhouse

825 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Cypress Creek
$2,433 - $2,468

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Base Rent$2,438 - $3,306

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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923 Walnut
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923 Walnut

923 Walnut AveGreenfield, CA 93927
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336 Central Ave
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336 Central Ave

336 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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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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740 Crocker Ave
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740 Crocker Ave

740 Crocker AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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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 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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The IndependentOne Bedroom994 Sq Ft$3,200
Coastal Senior Residences at The Park LaneThe Seabreeze - One Bedroom770 Sq Ft$5,395
Monterey Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath690 Sq Ft$2,400
Bella Linda ApartmentsOne bedroom675 Sq Ft$2,150
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar672 Sq Ft$2,379
Laurel GroveTHE LAUREL659 Sq Ft$2,566
Pacific Grove Senior Living1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula652 Sq Ft$2,595
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom650 Sq Ft$2,650
Cambridge CourtPlan A2650 Sq Ft$2,126
Pacific Pines1 Bedroom575 Sq Ft$2,780

Cheapest Available Big Sur and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Big Sur, CA is the Plan A1 Model starting from $2,102 at Cambridge Court in the West Salinas neighborhood. The second most affordable Big Sur 1 Bedroom is the 1-Bedroom Model at SunBay Suites & Apartments starting at $2,150 in the Laguna Grande neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Big Sur is currently $2,558. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Big Sur:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cambridge CourtPlan A1$2,102
SunBay Suites & Apartments1-Bedroom$2,150
Bella Linda ApartmentsOne bedroom$2,150
The Shangri La Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated$2,200
SeaBreeze Apartment HomesA1JR$2,300
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar$2,379
Monterey Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath$2,400
Pacific Vista1X1 Renovated$2,431
Laurel GroveTHE LAUREL$2,566
Pacific Grove Senior Living1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula$2,595

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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 $2,102.

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 $2,558.

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.

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 725 sq ft.

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