
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (1,202 Rentals) Page 8 of 25


832 Desty St

4586-4590 Arizona St

4859 Santa Cruz Ave

8256 Station Village Ln

5254 Adams Ave

2727 1/2 G St

2078 Garnet Ave

4080 45th St

2315 El Cajon Blvd

1702-12 Madison Ave

2415 First Ave.

4340-4342 Georgia St

2141 Balboa Ave

2564 E St

4428.5 Oregon St

2315 Lincoln Ave

4118 Gamma St

3787 32nd St

4275 Chamoune Ave

1601 India St

1395 Caminito Gabaldon

2559 Fairmount Ave

1421 Grand Ave

4749 35th St

3741-47 Bancroft St

4379 Hamilton St

2084 1/2-3829 National Ave

2860 Webster Ave

3815 Wabash Ave

2722 Nye St

343 Playa Del Sur St

2048 Third Ave

4251 College Ave

2985-2987 54th St

6505 Saranac St

4514 1/2 Idaho St

4775 54th St

3527 Sixth Ave

4893 Coconino Way

5531 Olvera Ave

9580 Carroll Canyon Rd

1819 Westinghouse St

3715 35th St

5057 Voltaire St

6735-6737 Mohawk St

5050 Cape May Ave

1830-36 Newton Ave

4506 Moraga Ave

4183 Utah St
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 | $2,390 | $850 | $6,159 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,744 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,847 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,557 | $899 | $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 Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments listed at $1,350.
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 $2,907.
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 $4,278 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 724 sq ft.
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