
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (1,165 Rentals) Page 3 of 24


Carroll Apartments

Canyon Park

4505 Illinois Street - North Parks Newest

Ollie North Park Lofts

Ventana Apartments

Arrive Clairemont

City View

ReNew Serra Mesa

RiverEdge Terrace*

Jefferson at Carmel Mountain Ranch

Felix at The Society

The Margo

The Townsend

The Warwick

Vive on the Park at The Vive Collection

La Jolla Blue Apartments

The Hills at Fashion Valley fka Fashion Hills Terrace

The Pacific at Mission Bay

Elan Terraza La Jolla

Cornerstone Lofts

Gramercy Apartments

Village Apartments

Aztec Pacific Apartments

Elivia Apartments

Surfcaster Apartments

Montierra

Rancho Bonita

La Serena Apartments

Casas by the Sea

Stadium Arms Apartments

Palmilla

Bonita Woods

Elan Luxo II

Ariva at The Vive Collection

Apex Mission Valley
San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,345 | $974 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,927 | $834 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,659 | $625 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,731 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,982 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,565 | $871 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
San Diego, CA Area Reviews
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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 Jean C. McKinney Manor listed at $834.
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 $2,927.
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 1,710 square feet unit starting from $6,665 at LUX by Garden.
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 633 sq ft.
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