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San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 25, 2025

There are currently 18699 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $850 to $12,329. Balboa Park, Harborview and Burlingame are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Diego with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Balboa Park941$3,074$1,625
Harborview650$3,149$1,625
Burlingame644$3,078$1,690
Downtown San Diego405$3,122$1,625
Old Town369$3,166$1,921
Core-columbia358$3,032$1,850
Horton Plaza357$3,032$1,850
Waterfront Condos356$3,262$1,625
Park West348$3,328$1,625
Gaslamp District345$3,032$1,690

Largest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at AMLI Aero in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood and is 1,512 square feet priced from $4,173. The Wyatt Makers Quarter in the Balboa Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,393 square feet and currently listed start at $3,999. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
AMLI AeroA9LW1,512 Sq Ft$4,173
The Wyatt Makers QuarterUL41,393 Sq Ft$3,999
The LindleyA1DTH1,375 Sq Ft$7,785
VORA LUX1x1 - WL8-L1,344 Sq Ft$3,491
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsVinci1,331 Sq Ft$3,300

Cheapest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 25, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the One Bedroom, One Bath Model starting from $1,292 at The Residences at 3954 Kansas in the Balboa Park neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ starting at $1,400 in the Darnall neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $2,865. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath$1,292
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath$1,400
DL University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,450
Cerro Carmel1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,500
Cajon Senior VillasOne Bedroom x One Bath$1,500
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs$1,500
VidaDahlia$1,522
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH B$1,567
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom$1,595
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath$1,595

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San Diego Overview

San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.

Why live in San Diego, CA?

While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.

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San Diego, CA

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Diego with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Diego is at The Residences at 3954 Kansas listed at $1,292.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Diego is $2,865.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,512 square feet unit starting from $4,173 at AMLI Aero.

What is the average size for San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Diego is currently 710 sq ft.

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