
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (1,212 Rentals) Page 18 of 25


Ashwood Apartments

The Quincy

611 Highland

Encinitas Terrace 55+

VAYA on Axia

The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)

La Mesa Spring Gardens

Casa Monterey Apartments

La Privada Valle Poway

230 Church

ALTA

Comanche Hills

Casa De Helix - La Mesa

The Broadway

Elan Playa Mar

Plaza 1640

The Bend on Ballantyne

Bayview Tower Condominiums

Countryside Apartments

Stone Creek

Elan Quail Pointe

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La Mesa Gardens

Gateway Park - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

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Madera Ridge

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Sunbow Villas

Calavo

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55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments

Village Apartments

Sunshine Apartments

Oak Creek

Pinnacle at Otay Ranch

The Resort at Encinitas

Windsor Heights

Casa de Palomar Apartments

Linda Vista Village

Crestview Apartments

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The Ritz Colony

The Plaza

Country Apartments

Mar at Laurel

Alderwood

Casa La Mesa

Elan Riverwalk

Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)

Terre at Mollison

Mar at National City

Summerfield Villas
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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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