
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,500 (1,045 Rentals) Page 5 of 21


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3738 Acacia St

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The Orchard Senior Apartments (55+)

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6125 Federal Blvd, Unit 6125 B

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1236 Lincoln Ave, Unit One Half

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3509 K St, Unit 3509

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3854 46th St, Unit apt 5

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521 Island Breeze Ln, Unit 1 bedroom apartment full

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4175 4th Ave, Unit 4175 half

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2625 J St

3430 Utah Street, Unit Studio

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7437 Hyatt St, Unit 7437 Hyatt

310 -316 Rosecrans St

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3578 Grim Ave, Unit 3578

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12067 Alta Carmel Ct, Unit Alta Carmel Court Unit 69

3629 Columbia St

3578 Grim Ave

3619 43rd St

3779 Logan Ave

3777 Logan Ave

2284 Dunlop St

4300 Z St

1788 Shadewood Ln

2782 Broadway

5164 Imperial Ave

4142 44th St

3381 Grim Ave

1621 Hotel Cir S

930 Thomas Ave

5080 Camino Del Arroyo

2284 Dunlop St

2355 Grove Ave

4325 Felton St

1479-1485 Elder Ave

2559-2563 Fairmount Ave

4067 Swift Ave

4379 Hamilton St

867-871 Emerald St

2985-2987 54th St

4251 College Ave
San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,400 | $825 | $5,901 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,610 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,705 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,198 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,291 | $914 | $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 The Residences at 3954 Kansas listed at $1,292.
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 $2,865.
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 $4,173 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 705 sq ft.
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