
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,000 (612 Rentals) Page 2 of 13


Redwood Terrace

2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102

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830 Park Blvd

University Gardens

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The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)

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4226 Wilson Ave, Unit B

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3041 franklin ave, Unit 3041
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3037 franklin

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3043 Franklin Ave, Unit 3043

3132 38th St

4218 46th St, Unit 4

4218 46th St, Unit 10

6814 Waite Dr

4320 44th St, Unit 205

4226 Wilson Ave, Unit B

1479-1485 Elder Ave

7002 Linda Vista Rd, Unit 17
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4413 44th St

3113 Market St

4310-4326 35th St

557 22nd St

1014 S Evans St

1237-39-1239 33rd St

3792 10th Ave

4518-4522 52nd St

2465 Albatross St

640 22nd St
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4459 1/2-4455-52 Dawson Ave

4126 39th St

1130 Koe St

6258-62645 Stanley Ave

3862 45th St

6305 Stanley Ave

3032 Meade Ave

4635-4637 Arizona St

3522-3524 45th St

4669 1/2 35th St
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3432-3432 Egan St

6250-6264.5-62645 Stanley Ave

4669 35th St

3813 46th St

3211 Madison Ave

3610 44th St

5674 Mildred St

3637 36th St

1031 S 26th St

1042 15th St
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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 | $2,377 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,781 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,690 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,283 | $719 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,857 | $1,289 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,253 | $1,899 | $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 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 $2,922.
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 $4,352 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 681 sq ft.
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