1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (6,055 Rentals)

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Elowen
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$2,835 - $4,048

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Base Rent$2,456 - $6,257
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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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AMLI Aero
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$3,095 - $4,603

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Base Rent$2,765 - $6,837
Total Monthly Price$2,765 - $6,837
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Rowyn
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$2,762 - $4,153

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Base Rent$2,385 - $5,190
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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Vora Mission Valley
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$2,484 - $4,194

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Base Rent$2,409 - $7,499
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Vora Mission Valley

4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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Folia
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$2,918 - $3,965

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Base Rent$2,925 - $8,490
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Park Summit
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$3,725 - $5,872

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Base Rent$3,732 - $17,807
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Park Summit

555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Ancora Apartments
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$2,850 - $4,032

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Base Rent$2,557 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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$2,639 - $3,865

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Base Rent$2,187 - $7,242
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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Alexan Camellia
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$2,930 - $3,587

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Base Rent$2,802 - $4,467
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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Dezi
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$2,880 - $2,887

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Base Rent$2,880 - $3,557
Total Monthly Price$2,880 - $3,557
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Dezi

2696 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Denizen
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$2,599 - $3,223

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Base Rent$2,406 - $5,393
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Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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AZUL North Park
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$2,997

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Base Rent$3,005 - $5,960
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AZUL North Park

4499 Ohio StSan Diego, CA 92116
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K1 Apartments
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$2,699 - $2,929

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Base Rent$2,204 - $5,569
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K1 Apartments

330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Lindley
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$3,899 - $10,065

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Base Rent$3,120 - $20,087
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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One Paseo Living
$3,878 - $5,064

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Base Rent$3,452 - $9,298
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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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San Diego, CA Local Guide

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San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 07, 2026

There are currently 17555 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $850 to $16,769. Civic Core, Convention Center and Columbia are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Diego with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Civic Core813$3,285$1,995
Convention Center808$3,285$1,995
Columbia801$3,282$1,995
Bird Rock741$3,317$1,995
Balboa Park715$3,100$1,325
La Jolla Shores709$3,349$2,083
Downtown San Diego465$3,231$1,325
Burlingame430$3,001$1,325
Core-columbia396$3,202$1,325
Old Town393$3,307$2,083

Largest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at AMLI Aero in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood and is 1,512 square feet priced from $4,348. Array La Mesa in the La Mesa neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,430 square feet and currently listed start at $3,790. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
AMLI AeroA9LW1,512 Sq Ft$4,348
Array La MesaLive Work1,430 Sq Ft$3,790
CurrentA1Qb1,270 Sq Ft$3,913
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms1,202 Sq Ft$4,681
FoliaA4TH1,197 Sq Ft$3,922
Marlowe Palomar HeightsTH-A101,190 Sq Ft$3,727
GravityLW1,157 Sq Ft$2,915
VAYA on AxiaA5 Loft1,137 Sq Ft$3,534
Chromatic Flats ApartmentsA051,132 Sq Ft$3,344
Casa Mira View ApartmentsVillas - Toscana1,104 Sq Ft$3,200

Cheapest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 07, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $894 at Brayden Apartments in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 1 Bedroom is the The Mission - One Bedroom Model at Chamoune Senior Apartments starting at $1,325 in the Balboa Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $2,934. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Brayden Apartments1 Bedroom$894
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Mission - One Bedroom$1,325
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath$1,331
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs$1,350
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,400
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath$1,400

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San Diego Overview

San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.

Why live in San Diego, CA?

While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.

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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 Brayden Apartments listed at $894.

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 $2,934.

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 $4,348 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 682 sq ft.

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