1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (5,996 Rentals)

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Rowyn
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$2,775 - $3,836
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$2,351 - $4,761
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$2,357 - $4,767
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Tenney
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$2,850 - $3,425
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$2,775 - $4,480
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$8
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$2,783 - $4,488
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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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Ancora
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$3,350 - $4,332
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$2,275 - $5,050
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$82
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$2,357 - $5,132
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Ancora

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2911 Adams
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$2,211 - $2,616
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$1,930 - $3,515
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$1,936 - $3,521
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Folia
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$3,217 - $4,317
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$3,217 - $7,545
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$7
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$3,224 - $7,552
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Silo
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$2,345 - $4,893
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$2,282 - $7,255
Required Monthly Fees
$63
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$2,345 - $7,318
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Silo

7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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Radian
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$2,895 - $5,795
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$2,811 - $9,916
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$84
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$2,895 - $10,000
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Radian

675 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Hub
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$2,711 - $3,669
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$2,561 - $5,958
Required Monthly Fees
$150
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$2,711 - $6,108
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The Hub

9840 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92131
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The Lindley
Rent Specials
$3,863 - $10,067
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$3,115 - $18,110
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$7
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$3,122 - $18,117
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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$2,710 - $4,515
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$2,710 - $5,994
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$7
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$2,717 - $6,001
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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GEMA
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$2,325 - $2,892
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$2,325 - $3,610
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$2,330 - $3,615
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GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Wyatt Makers Quarter
Rent Specials
$2,797 - $3,710
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$2,199 - $5,999
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$17
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$2,216 - $6,016
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The Wyatt Makers Quarter

1509 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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64 Forty
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$2,125 - $2,150
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$1,950 - $3,325
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$1,955 - $3,330
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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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AMLI Aero
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$3,060 - $4,545
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$2,806 - $6,634
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$64
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$2,870 - $6,698
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Alexan Camellia
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$3,000 - $3,587
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$2,770 - $4,560
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$2,777 - $4,567
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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Atlas Alvarado
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$2,507 - $3,099
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$1,819 - $4,599
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$1,819 - $4,599
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Atlas Alvarado

6535 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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Dezi
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$2,645 - $2,815
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$2,645 - $3,480
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$2,645 - $3,480
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Dezi

2696 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Treehouse
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$3,200 - $4,446
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$2,725 - $6,175
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$2,731 - $6,181
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Monroe
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$2,660 - $3,983
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$2,464 - $4,745
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$2,469 - $4,750
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Monroe

3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Denizen
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$2,863
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$2,375 - $5,348
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$6
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$2,381 - $5,354
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Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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800 Broadway
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$3,132 - $3,565
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$2,236 - $11,976
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$84
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$2,320 - $12,060
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800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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AZUL North Park
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$2,999 - $3,605
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$2,499 - $4,253
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$2,506 - $4,260
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 7

AZUL North Park

4499 Ohio StSan Diego, CA 92116
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San Diego, CA Local Guide

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San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 17, 2026

There are currently 18852 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $975 to $11,692. 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 Park1064$3,049$1,425
Harborview773$3,152$1,425
Burlingame679$3,045$1,495
Old Town554$3,133$1,845
Park West479$3,405$1,425
Downtown San Diego447$3,221$1,425
Waterfront Condos386$3,339$1,425
Uptown District370$3,059$1,500
Core-columbia365$3,153$1,425
Midtown361$3,305$1,595

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. Vora Mission Valley in the Grantville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,479 square feet and currently listed start at $3,401. 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
Vora Mission Valley1x1.5 WL6-E1,479 Sq Ft$3,401
Garden at 3Roots1H1,447 Sq Ft$4,410
The Wyatt Makers QuarterUL41,393 Sq Ft$3,727
Artisan2x2.5 Den - 13911,391 Sq Ft$4,399
The LindleyA1DTH1,375 Sq Ft$7,792
The Village Mission ValleyVista - Plan 41,365 Sq Ft$4,690
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsVinci1,331 Sq Ft$3,300
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle with Loft962 Sq Ft$3,010

Cheapest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 17, 2026 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 upstairs Model at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments starting at $1,350 in the Granite Hills 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
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath$1,292
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs$1,350
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath$1,400
The Californian - Residential1BR/1.0BA$1,428
DL University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,450
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3501 -1-Bed/1-Bath - 50% AMI$1,464
Cajon Senior VillasOne Bedroom x One Bath$1,500
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs$1,500
The Marquis at HillcrestThe Balboa$1,500
3738 Acacia StApt A-F$1,500

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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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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 $2,873.

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 1,512 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 703 sq ft.

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