1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (6,045 Rentals)

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Elowen
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$2,704 - $4,048
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$2,557 - $6,257
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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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AMLI Aero
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$3,095 - $4,603
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$2,875 - $6,837
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$2,875 - $6,837
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Rowyn
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$2,762 - $4,103
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$2,585 - $5,190
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Folia
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$2,963 - $4,000
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$2,970 - $6,141
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Vora Mission Valley
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$2,479 - $4,318
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$2,409 - $6,976
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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Park Summit
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$3,490 - $5,871
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$3,496 - $17,806
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$3,496 - $17,806
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Park Summit

555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Ancora Apartments
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$2,975 - $4,282
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$2,632 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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$2,614 - $3,651
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$2,430 - $7,164
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Alexan Camellia
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$2,930 - $3,587
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$2,802 - $4,467
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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Dezi
$2,880 - $2,891
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$2,884 - $3,561
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Dezi

2696 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Monroe
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$2,405 - $3,485
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$2,410 - $4,500
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$2,410 - $4,500
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Monroe

3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Denizen
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$2,599 - $3,255
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$2,406 - $5,342
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Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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AZUL North Park
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$3,105
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$2,800 - $5,947
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AZUL North Park

4499 Ohio StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Alexan Gallerie
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$2,456 - $3,399
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$2,462 - $5,020
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Alexan Gallerie

375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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K1 Apartments
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$2,981 - $3,043
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$2,302 - $5,792
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K1 Apartments

330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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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: August 31, 2026

There are currently 17772 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $850 to $16,769. Convention Center, Civic Core and Columbia 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
Convention Center848$3,269$1,998
Civic Core846$3,279$1,998
Columbia839$3,283$2,121
Balboa Park773$3,113$1,325
La Jolla Shores724$3,350$2,195
Downtown San Diego480$3,260$1,325
Burlingame479$3,031$1,325
Old Town432$3,293$2,083
Core-columbia406$3,220$1,325
Park West405$3,510$1,600

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 $4,348. 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 $3,299. 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$4,348
Vora Mission Valley1x1.5 WL6-E1,479 Sq Ft$3,299
Array La MesaLive Work1,430 Sq Ft$3,761
CurrentA1Qb1,270 Sq Ft$3,913
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms1,202 Sq Ft$4,681
FoliaA4TH1,197 Sq Ft$3,957
Marlowe Palomar HeightsTH-A101,190 Sq Ft$3,727
The Wyatt Makers QuarterUL31,190 Sq Ft$3,436
GravityLW1,157 Sq Ft$2,988
VAYA on AxiaA5 Loft1,137 Sq Ft$3,534

Cheapest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 31, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $894 at Trails at Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 636 11th Street starting at $1,300 in the Egger Highlands neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $2,930. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Trails at Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments1 Bedroom$894
636 11th Street1BR/1.0BA$1,300
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Mission - One Bedroom$1,325
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs$1,350
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,400
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath$1,400
Tenth Avenue1BR/1.0BA$1,400

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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 Trails at Carmel Mountain Ranch Apartments listed at $894.

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 $2,930.

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 $4,348 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 692 sq ft.

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