1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Park Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (2,434 Rentals)

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Rowyn
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$2,779 - $3,947
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$2,405 - $5,028

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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Lindley
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$3,990 - $10,067
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$3,068 - $18,117

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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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$2,931 - $4,515
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$2,456 - $7,045

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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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GEMA
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$2,488 - $2,910
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$2,493 - $3,615

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15

GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park Summit
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$3,986 - $5,276
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$3,986 - $14,906

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 27

Park Summit

555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Tenney
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$3,025 - $3,275
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$2,659 - $4,259

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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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Ancora
$2,875 - $4,282
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$2,427 - $4,982

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Ancora

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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2911 Adams
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$2,269 - $2,621
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$2,275 - $3,641

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2911 Adams

2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Monroe
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$2,560 - $3,983
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$2,324 - $4,755

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Monroe

3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Denizen
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$2,999 - $3,611
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$2,605 - $5,823

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 27

Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Union Grantville
$2,489 - $2,634
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$850 - $2,634

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 16

Union Grantville

4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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AZUL North Park
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$3,054 - $3,721
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$2,606 - $4,227

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AZUL North Park

4499 Ohio StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Radian
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$2,895 - $5,495
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$2,979 - $10,084

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Radian

675 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alexan Gallerie
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$2,378 - $3,069
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$2,384 - $7,418

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Alexan Gallerie

375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,739 - $2,919
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$2,769 - $10,492

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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
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$4,244 - $5,263
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$2,562 - $8,582

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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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The Warwick
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$2,505 - $2,815
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$2,260 - $2,815

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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Metro Mission Valley
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$2,615 - $2,677
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$2,632 - $5,124

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Metro Mission Valley

5080 Camino Del ArroyoSan Diego, CA 92108
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Largest Available Balboa Park 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Balboa Park area of San Diego, CA is found at The Wyatt Makers Quarter and is listed at 1,393 square feet priced from $3,551. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Wyatt Makers QuarterUL41,393 Sq Ft$3,551
Artisan2x2.5 Den - 13911,391 Sq Ft$4,499
625 BroadwayLoft F141,346 Sq Ft$4,320
CurrentA1T-PH1,277 Sq Ft$4,865
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms1,202 Sq Ft$4,681
Idea1 ApartmentsA34L Loft1,177 Sq Ft$3,136
Radian1H1,064 Sq Ft$4,379
Market Street SquareExtra Large 1 Bed 1 Bath + Den1,050 Sq Ft$2,436
Cornerstone Lofts1BR/1.0BA1,000 Sq Ft$2,395
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath924 Sq Ft$2,625

Cheapest Available Balboa Park 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Balboa Park of San Diego, CA is the One Bedroom, One Bath Model starting from $1,292 at The Residences at 3954 Kansas. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Balboa Park is currently $3,182. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath$1,292
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior$1,577
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA$1,595
55+ Senior Living- Georgia Regency Apartments111$1,645
Las Dos Palmas1/1$1,699
Fairmount Ave Apartments1/1$1,725
North Park Properties1x1 ~ Senior 55+$1,748
Hillside ApartmentsStandard$1,750
4245 34th St1 bedroom$1,795

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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Balboa Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Balboa Park with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Balboa Park is at The Residences at 3954 Kansas listed at $1,292.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Balboa Park Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Balboa Park is $3,182.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Balboa Park Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Balboa Park is a 1,393 square feet unit starting from $3,551 at The Wyatt Makers Quarter.

What is the average size for Balboa Park 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Balboa Park is currently 711 sq ft.

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