
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (262 Rentals)


Bridgeview Apartments

Twelve @ J

Hillside Apartments

2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102

915 25th St, Unit 4

518 25th St, Unit 518

2796 K St

223 28th St

2036 29th St
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2573 1/2 Broadway

2414 E St

2473 Market St

2564 E St

2945 B St

334-40 Langley St

2588 Broadway

Golden Heights Terrace

Mount Hope House Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway
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2432 Vancouver Ave

2742-2750 Treat St

2904-2910 Market St

2663 E St

2685 J St

2873-2879 C St

952-958 22nd St

2627-2629 J St

2041 C St

2783 K St
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1027-1031 21st St

2002-2010 30th St

2760-2762 Market St

2480 L St

924 26th St

2754 Island Ave

2967-2977 Broadway

3357-3367 J St

2101-2107 K St

Broadway Apartments
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3173 Elm St

2782-2786 Island Ave

1940-1948 31st St

325-343 20th St

2525-2529 Market St

1912 33rd St

2208-2224 30th St

3042-3048 Broadway

2879 E St

2466-2472 Broadway
Central San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,196 | $1,700 | $3,295 |
Central San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $1,750 | $4,198 |
| Central San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $2,395 | $5,517 |
| Central San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,914 | $3,495 | $8,931 |
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Largest Available Central San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central San Diego area of San Diego, CA is found at Hillside Apartments and is listed at 700 square feet priced from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 700 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| Twelve @ J | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 700 Sq Ft | $2,295 |
| South Park Place | 1x1 | 509 Sq Ft | $2,099 |
| 3167 Market | 1 | 467 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
Cheapest Available Central San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Central San Diego of San Diego, CA is the Standard Model starting from $1,750 at Hillside Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central San Diego is currently $2,355. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | $1,750 |
| 2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102 | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rehabbed) | $1,950 |
| South Park Place | 1x1 | $2,099 |
| 3167 Market | 1 | $2,100 |
| Twelve @ J | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $2,295 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central San Diego with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central San Diego is at Hillside Apartments listed at $1,750.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central San Diego is $2,355.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central San Diego is a 700 square feet unit starting from $1,750 at Hillside Apartments.
What is the average size for Central San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Central San Diego is currently 0 sq ft.
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