1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,300 (834 Rentals)

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Entrada
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$2,100 - $2,107
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$1,757 - $3,647
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453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,709 - $1,924
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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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Greenfield Village
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$1,990 - $4,078
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$1,997 - $7,197
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Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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City View
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$2,185 - $2,285
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$2,140 - $2,806
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840 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Parkview Terrace
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$1,990 - $2,093
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$1,994 - $2,503
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Parkview Terrace

4103-4125 54th PlSan Diego, CA 92105
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Woodman Village
$2,075
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$2,075 - $2,395
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Woodman Village

6935 Paradise Valley RdSan Diego, CA 92139
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Gables Point Loma
$2,246 - $2,330
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Gables Point Loma

3801-3811 Marquette PlSan Diego, CA 92106
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Ocean Breeze
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$2,100 - $2,131
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Ocean Breeze

561 W San Ysidro BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173
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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 $2,911.

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 723 sq ft.

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