
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (1,199 Rentals) Page 6 of 24


3967 Illinois St

The Irving

Hillside Apartments

Gaines Street Apartment

2950 Bayside Ln

Rancho Del Rio Estates

Evoc Hillcrest

4130 Louisiana

The Society Bradbury

The Jackson North Park

La Jolla View

Elan The Palms

Whispering Pines

Above the Boulevard

4245 34th St

Del Rey Apartments

La Jolla Terrace

1360 Hornblend St

Windsor Apartments

Elan Beachwalk

Imperial Tower Apartments

Aztec Lofts Apartments

Elan Scripps Terrace

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Pacific Sands

Nestor Regency

Mar at Cottonwood

University Crest Apartments

Elan Pacific Palms

Pacific Beach Shores

3550 Park

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

Elan The Plaza

Villa Capri

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Torrey Pines Village

Villa Marquette

Mar at Chavez

Arrive Broadway Lofts

Bluewater Apartments

55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments

North Park 55+ Apartments

Redwood Terrace

Balboa Plaza

Elan Baylofts

Hilltop Terrace

Bay Park Apartments

Elan Sandrock Place

Azalea Garden Apartments

University Gardens

830 Park Blvd
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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 | $2,395 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,702 | $799 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,866 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,717 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,937 | $749 | $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 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 $2,924.
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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