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Town Pines
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Town Pines

3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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4568 Altadena Ave
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4568 Altadena Ave

4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Aspen Apartments
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Aspen Apartments

4975 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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4781 SEMINOLE Dr
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4781 SEMINOLE Dr

4781 SEMINOLE DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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Lotus House Apartments
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Lotus House Apartments

5110 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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University Gardens
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University Gardens

5622 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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3087 A St
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3087 A St

3087 A StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Serra Bella Apartments
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Serra Bella Apartments

2707 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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La Maison
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La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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4502 40th St
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4502 40th St

4502 40th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Astro 6Plex
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Astro 6Plex

2285-2295 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Jean C. McKinney Manor
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Jean C. McKinney Manor

5641 Imperial AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Torre Del Mar
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Torre Del Mar

4925 Del Mar AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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4077 Goldfinch St
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4077 Goldfinch St

4077 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Pacific Lamont
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The Pacific Lamont

4040 Lamont StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Santa Fe Manor
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Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Lions Gate
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Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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4382 53rd St
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4382 53rd St

4382 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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3070 Landis St
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3070 Landis St

3070 Landis StSan Diego, CA 92104
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De Anza
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De Anza

2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4835 Saratoga Ave
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4835 Saratoga Ave

4835 Saratoga AveSan Diego, CA 92107
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3738 Acacia St
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3738 Acacia St

3738 Acacia StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Casa De Lago
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Casa De Lago

4145 Iowa StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4030 Front St
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4030 Front St

4030 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103

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563 22nd St
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563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Tierra Del Norte
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Tierra Del Norte

984 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Sea Vale Villas
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Sea Vale Villas

24 Woodlawn AveChula Vista, CA 91910
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1909 C Ave
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1909 C Ave

1909 C AveNational City, CA 91950
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Bali Apartments
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Bali Apartments

1015 E Ohio AveEscondido, CA 92025
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1225 3rd Ave
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1225 3rd Ave

1225 3rd AveChula Vista, CA 91911
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Merritt Manor
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Merritt Manor

964-980 Merritt DrEl Cajon, CA 92020

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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 $1,331.

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 $4,348 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 643 sq ft.

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