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The Warwick
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$2,599 - $2,799
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,020 - $2,045
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6670 Doriana StSan Diego, CA 92139
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Canyon Park
$2,445 - $2,483
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$2,219 - $3,954

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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,670 - $3,310
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$2,681 - $4,456

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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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Greenfield Village
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$2,089 - $4,139
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$2,089 - $7,224

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Greenfield Village

5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Legacy
$2,353 - $6,568
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$2,358 - $7,433

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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Casoleil
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$2,332 - $2,678
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$2,338 - $6,805

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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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The Casas
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$2,340 - $3,828
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$2,340 - $4,987

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The Casas

10802-B Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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Denizen
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$2,849 - $3,270
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Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Union Grantville
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$2,505 - $2,634
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Union Grantville

4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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Navajo Bluffs
$2,718
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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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 $2,918.

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 $4,282 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 676 sq ft.

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