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San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 24, 2025

There are currently 13658 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $1,042 to $12,870. Balboa Park, Harborview and Downtown San Diego 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 Park762$2,999$1,650
Harborview621$3,024$1,650
Downtown San Diego533$3,045$1,650
Burlingame472$2,929$1,650
Core-columbia462$3,016$1,695
Horton Plaza461$3,018$1,695
Gaslamp District446$3,005$1,695
Marina District431$3,018$1,700
Waterfront Condos429$3,209$1,675
Marina402$3,020$1,695

Largest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at LUX by Garden in the Torrey Pines neighborhood and is 1,710 square feet priced from $6,440. Array La Mesa in the Fletcher Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,430 square feet and currently listed start at $3,474. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
LUX by Garden1B-3 & 3A1,710 Sq Ft$6,440
Array La MesaLive Work1,430 Sq Ft$3,474
The LindleyA1DTH1,375 Sq Ft$9,037
The Village Mission ValleyVista - Plan 41,365 Sq Ft$4,670
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms1,202 Sq Ft$5,350
Marlowe Palomar HeightsTH-A101,190 Sq Ft$3,685
The Wyatt Makers QuarterUL31,190 Sq Ft$3,999
Mission Hills ApartmentsTHE LARK1,182 Sq Ft$3,710
Alexan GallerieA13 1x1 Loft1,117 Sq Ft$3,720
Towers at Costa VerdeMeridian with Den Option967 Sq Ft$3,375

Cheapest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 24, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 1-bedroom Model starting from $831 at 8181 Allison in the Fletcher Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 1 Bedroom is the 1 BED 1 BATH A Model at 1202 Pearl starting at $1,365 in the West End neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $2,873. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
8181 Allison1-bedroom$831
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH A$1,365
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath$1,400
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing1-Bed/1-Bath - 50% AMI$1,464
Cerro Carmel1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,500
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+One Bedroom - Downstairs$1,500
Sundance Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,500
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath$1,565
VidaDahlia$1,567
Del Pacifico Apartments1 Bedroom$1,600

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Diego, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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San Diego is an amazing city for families, young professionals, and retirees!

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 8181 Allison listed at $831.

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 $2,873.

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 1,710 square feet unit starting from $6,440 at LUX by Garden.

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 651 sq ft.

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