1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (1,310 Rentals) Page 2 of 27

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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,495 - $2,880

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Base Rent$2,581 - $3,671

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 10

Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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Legacy
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$2,500 - $4,921

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Base Rent$2,502 - $8,491

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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Casoleil
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$2,337 - $6,359

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Base Rent$2,343 - $7,206

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Casoleil

1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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The Casas
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$2,294 - $3,622

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Base Rent$2,319 - $4,268

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The Casas

10802-B Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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Mariners Cove
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$2,283 - $2,571

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Base Rent$2,301 - $2,815

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Mariners Cove

4392 W Point Loma BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,986 - $3,235

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Base Rent$2,827 - $7,752

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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Navajo Bluffs
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$2,240 - $2,438

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Base Rent$1,697 - $4,618

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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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City View
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$1,885 - $2,230

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Base Rent$2,090 - $2,751

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 2

City View

840 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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RiverEdge Terrace*
$2,863 - $6,841

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Base Rent$2,869 - $8,004

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RiverEdge Terrace*

4805 Wind Surf WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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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 Chamoune Senior Apartments listed at $1,325.

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 $2,931.

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 $4,348 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 677 sq ft.

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