1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,500 (1,021 Rentals)

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2911 Adams
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$2,195 - $2,591
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$1,981 - $3,641
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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Vora Mission Valley
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$2,287 - $3,163
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$2,124 - $7,278
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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La Terraza Apartments
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$2,455 - $2,690
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$2,455 - $3,505
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$2,455 - $3,505
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La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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64 Forty
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$2,210 - $2,370
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$1,955 - $3,280
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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Citrino
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$2,475 - $2,699
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$2,475 - $2,699
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$2,475 - $2,699
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Citrino

6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Entrada
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$2,261 - $2,268
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$1,757 - $3,647
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 7, 2027

Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Warwick
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$2,495 - $2,815
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$2,160 - $2,815
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22

The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Canyon Park
$2,425 - $2,440
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$2,223 - $3,958
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 27

Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Gold Coast Apartments
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$2,250 - $2,500
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$2,250 - $3,000
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$2,250 - $3,000
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Gold Coast Apartments

9585 Gold Coast DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Tenth&G
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$2,499 - $3,133
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$2,013 - $3,237
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Tenth&G

707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,500 - $3,105
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$2,511 - $4,561
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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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Greenfield Village
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$2,183 - $2,297
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$2,214 - $5,799
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Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Legacy
$2,392 - $6,135
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$2,410 - $6,397
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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Navajo Bluffs
$1,934 - $2,434
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$1,866 - $4,457
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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Casoleil
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$2,407 - $4,876
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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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The Casas
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$2,174 - $2,611
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$2,191 - $4,643
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The Casas

10802-B Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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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 $2,886.

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 729 sq ft.

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