1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (5,999 Rentals)

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Elowen
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$2,676 - $4,048
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$2,581 - $6,656
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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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AMLI Aero
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$3,095 - $4,550
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$2,964 - $6,891
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Park Summit
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$3,581 - $5,476
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$3,581 - $14,906
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Park Summit

555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Rowyn
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$2,695 - $3,947
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$2,299 - $5,028
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Ancora Apartments
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$2,775 - $4,282
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$2,352 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Folia
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$3,256 - $4,104
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$3,263 - $6,968
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Vora Mission Valley
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$2,431 - $4,436
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$2,192 - $7,343
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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Diega
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$2,850 - $4,515
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$2,584 - $7,045
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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GEMA
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$2,499 - $2,910
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$2,504 - $3,615
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GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenney
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$3,025 - $3,180
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$2,659 - $4,154
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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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2911 Adams
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$2,245 - $2,591
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$1,981 - $3,641
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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La Terraza Apartments
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$2,455 - $2,690
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$2,455 - $3,505
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$2,455 - $3,505
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La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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Alexan Camellia
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$2,980 - $3,587
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$2,702 - $4,467
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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Dezi
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$2,692 - $2,799
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$2,699 - $3,204
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Dezi

2696 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Denizen
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$2,850 - $3,439
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$2,305 - $5,847
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Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Citrino
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$2,475 - $2,707
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$2,479 - $2,707
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Citrino

6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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AZUL North Park
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$3,099 - $3,350
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$2,708 - $4,128
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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: May 27, 2026

There are currently 16633 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $850 to $18,691. Balboa Park, Burlingame and Clairemont Mesa East 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 Park819$3,084$850
Burlingame559$3,017$850
Clairemont Mesa East423$3,362$1,776
Old Town416$3,249$1,921
Kearny Mesa404$3,384$1,895
Birdland401$3,144$1,850
Downtown San Diego376$3,255$1,650
Park West356$3,462$1,860
Core-columbia332$3,230$1,700
Horton Plaza330$3,232$1,700

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 $4,342. Garden at 3Roots in the Mira Mesa neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,447 square feet and currently listed start at $4,460. 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$4,342
Garden at 3Roots1H1,447 Sq Ft$4,460
Array La MesaLive Work1,430 Sq Ft$4,015
Artisan2x2.5 Den - 13911,391 Sq Ft$4,495
625 BroadwayLoft F141,346 Sq Ft$4,213
The Jewel at LUX1B-11,260 Sq Ft$4,425
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms1,202 Sq Ft$4,681
FoliaA4TH1,201 Sq Ft$4,111
Marlowe Palomar HeightsTH-A101,190 Sq Ft$3,727
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1,033 Sq Ft$2,524

Cheapest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 27, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $1,295 at Meade Avenue Apartments in the Talmadge 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 $2,905. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Meade Avenue Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,295
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs$1,350
1221 Gonzales Way1bed1bath$1,350
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath$1,400
2949-2955 Logan AveComfy 1bed$1,400
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,450
Vista Lane Family Homes - Affordable Housing3501 -1-Bed/1-Bath - 50% AMI$1,464
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+One Bedroom - Downstairs$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 Meade Avenue Apartments listed at $1,295.

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 $2,905.

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 $4,342 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 747 sq ft.

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