
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,500 (1,021 Rentals) Page 5 of 21


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Meade Avenue Apartments

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The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)

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3941 Nobel Dr, Unit The Venetian UTC 167, Unit The Venetian UTC 167

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2222 Julian Ave, Unit Couture Garden Cottage, Unit Couture Garden Cottage

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3067 Broadway, Unit 3067, Unit 3067

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3958 Louisiana #1, Unit Louisiana, Unit Louisiana

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3689 44th St, Unit 3689 44th street, Unit 3689 44th street

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3727 Polk Ave, Unit 3727 Polk Ave, Unit 3727 Polk Ave

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2449 G St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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2985 E St, Unit E St #4, Unit E St #4

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4510 48th St, Unit 1BR, Unit 1BR

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521 Island Breeze Ln, Unit Fully furnished studio wi, Unit Fully furnished studio wi

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5809 Lindo Paseo

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3430 Utah Street, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

3331 Dickens St

310 -316 Rosecrans St

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2651 A St, Unit Unit 8, Unit Unit 8

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6563 Park Ridge Blvd, Unit 1, Unit 1

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3593 Dalbergia St, Unit D, Unit D

4218 46th St, Unit 2

619 42nd St

6738 Tait St, Unit 6738

4769 Soria Dr, Unit 4769 Soria Drive SanDiego 92125

4320 44th St, Unit 205

4218 46th St, Unit 6

2782 Broadway, Unit 301

3381 Grim Ave, Unit 1/2

2355 Grove Ave

2345 Grove Ave

6814 Waite Dr

3128 38th St

1479-1485 Elder Ave

4415 Hamilton St

5707 Mildred St

2110 Drescher St

4519-21 Marlborough Dr

2954 1/2 Webster Ave

2151 Brant St

1819 Westinghouse St

3876 Haines St

4209 Monroe Ave

3320 C St

2300 Chatsworth Blvd

909 W University Ave

4326 1/2 Swift Ave

5674 Mildred St

4586-4590 Arizona St

314 S 39th 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 | $2,357 | $850 | $4,358 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,886 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,812 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,037 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,659 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,153 | $6,200 | $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 $2,886.
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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