
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $5,500 (1,334 Rentals) Page 11 of 27


4580 Jicarillo Ave

1042 15th St

4379 33rd St

814 Cohasset Ct

531-535 W Juniper St

314 S 39th St

6333 Mt Ada Rd

2515 Curie Pl

1601 Kettner Blvd

702 Kettner Blvd

5215-5217 Catoctin Dr

4544 El Cerrito Dr

4986 Logan Ave

4424 Mississippi St

John Beardsley House Apartments

Sleepy Hollow Apartments

Serra House Apartments

Burnham House Apartments

Robert Peterson House Apartments

2588 Broadway

John Ginty House Apartments

15277 Maturin Dr.

Mission Beach Apartment Homes

1041 Diamond St

2120 State Street

The Lofts @ 777 6th

Indiana Palms

630 W Washington St

Montalvo

Fairway Apartments

3853-3865 Cherokee Ave

Stephanie Apartments

Indiana Street Apartments

Golden Heights Terrace

66th Street

Esquire

Ocean Beach Cottages

The Empire

Alberts College

4074 Swift Ave

3770 42nd Street

La Jolla del Sol Apartments

Desert Spa Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway

Mount Hope House Apartments

Audubon House Apartments

Cathedral House Apartments

Talmadge on 44th

Harriet Tubman House Apartments
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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 | $2,431 | $900 | $6,276 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,904 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,718 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,330 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,022 | $914 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,133 | $6,600 | $7,400 |
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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 The Residences at 3954 Kansas listed at $1,292.
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 $2,904.
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 $4,173 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 738 sq ft.
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