
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $5,500 (1,334 Rentals) Page 13 of 27


Casa De Lago

De Anza

4835 Saratoga Ave

4030 Front St

4576-4580 32nd St

Terrace View Villas - Military Housing

Casa Riviera

Sterling Terrace-City Heights Adjacent

3829 Georgia St

Bay Palms Apartment

Cortez Hill Apartments

Balboa Park Apartments

Regency Centre Apartments

Santa Fe Villas

50th St Apartments

Las Palmas

Park Loma Apartment Homes

4322 Van Dyke Ave

4070 Georgia St

Euclid North

Las Dos Palmas

Silver Spray Apartments

Park House Apartments

Harbor Villa Apartments

Kalos Apartments

Fairmount Ave Apartments

Palms Apartments

3145 Reynard Way

The Dalton Apartments

Pacific Palms

Commercial Suites

563 22nd St

Hillside Views Apartments

Tesoro Grove Apartments

Versa

Fairbanks Square

Cypress at Junipers Senior Apartments

Fairbanks Terrace II

Mississippi St. Apartments

Georgia Heights Apartments

The Amberjack

Vista Capri East

Pacific Pines

The Palms

Bluewater Apartments

4030 38th St #7

Pebble Cove Apartments

Tierra Corte Senior Apartments

Parkridge Manor Apartments
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 | $2,431 | $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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