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Indiana Palms

630 W Washington St

Montalvo

Fairway Apartments

3853-3865 Cherokee Ave

Stephanie Apartments

66th Street

Golden Heights Terrace

Esquire
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Ocean Beach Cottages

The Empire

3770 42nd Street

Alberts College

4074 Swift Ave

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Desert Spa Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway

1849-1867 Morena Blvd

Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)

Southwest Village

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Estrella Senior Apartments

Garden Vista Apartments

Iowa Street Senior Housing

4462-4468 30th St

Cascade Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

5502-5506 University Ave

Westbrook Apartments

Metro Villas Apartments

Winona Towers

Royal Diane Apartments

Penasquitos Village Apartments

Aldea at Hamilton

Parkside

Hollywood Park Apartments

Euclid Terrace Apartments

Stella Vista

Bandar Salaam

1985 National Ave

Town Pines

4568 Altadena Ave

Aspen Apartments

Lotus House Apartments

4781 SEMINOLE Dr

3087 A St

Sagewood at Stonebridge Estate

Serra Bella Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,367 | $850 | $8,781 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,888 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,667 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,759 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,689 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,834 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,156 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,888.
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 $4,278 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 721 sq ft.
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