1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (1,215 Rentals)

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Elowen
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$2,676 - $4,048
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$2,581 - $6,656
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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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AMLI Aero
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$2,975 - $4,550
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$2,939 - $6,891
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Rowyn
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$2,645 - $3,947
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$2,299 - $5,103
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Ancora Apartments
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$2,775 - $4,282
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$2,427 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vora Mission Valley
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$2,311 - $4,610
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$2,316 - $7,025
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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Diega
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$2,785 - $4,515
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$2,484 - $7,045
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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GEMA
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$2,422 - $2,867
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$2,427 - $3,590
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GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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La Terraza Apartments
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$2,455 - $2,690
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$2,455 - $3,325
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La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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Alexan Camellia
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$2,955 - $3,587
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$2,702 - $4,467
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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Dezi
$2,785 - $2,799
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$2,792 - $2,799
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Dezi

2696 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Citrino
$2,454 - $2,703
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Citrino

6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Union Grantville
$2,505 - $2,634
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$850 - $2,634
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Union Grantville

4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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625 Broadway
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$2,393 - $2,892
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$1,922 - $3,589
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625 Broadway

625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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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 $2,916.

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 711 sq ft.

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