
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (1,217 Rentals) Page 13 of 25


Sapphire Apartments

Desert Spa Apartments

College Campanile - Historical Access

1822

C30

Where Convenience meets Comfort at the Leo

The Historic Sterling in Downtown San Diego!

Villa Del Cerro

4369 51st St

4477 48th St

Country Airre Apartments

Black Mountain Villas

Aldea at Mesa College

30th Street Cottages

2309-2325 30th St

Pacific Breeze Apartments

Modernaire Luxury Apartments

The Parker

Saturn V

2530 Juan St

4627 Campus Ave

5747 Lauretta

4th

LS - 4453 North Avenue

Grand Avenue Apartments

Latitude Apartments at Mission Valley

The Rive San Diego

Cowles Landing

Crest Urban Apartments

Park Place View * 1 Month Free*

the Cathryn Apartments

Georgia Modern

Stavros Oregon LLC

The Oliver

Mesa Palms Apartments

Viking Pacific

Eitol Towers

Elivia Apartments

4013-4021 Logan Ave

Park East Apartments

Villa Point Loma

Pacific Bay Club Apartments

402 Arbor Dr

Gorgeous renovated building!

Westgate Apartments

The Residences at 3954 Kansas

Playa

The Old Town Apartment Homes

The Continental
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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 | $2,396 | $974 | $6,363 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,575 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,710 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,177 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,220 | $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 $2,876.
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 693 sq ft.
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