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

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2945 B St

San DiegoCA92102
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2588 Broadway
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2588 Broadway

2588 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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2663 E St
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2663 E St

2663 E StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2685 J St
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2685 J St

2685 J StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2873-2879 C St
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2873-2879 C St

2873-2879 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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952-958 22nd St
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952-958 22nd St

952-958 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2627-2629 J St
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2627-2629 J St

2627-2629 J StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2041 C St
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2041 C St

2041 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2783 K St
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2783 K St

2783 K StSan Diego, CA 92102

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1027-1031 21st St
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1027-1031 21st St

1027-1031 21st StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2002-2010 30th St
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2002-2010 30th St

2002-2010 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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2480 L St
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2480 L St

2480 L StSan Diego, CA 92102
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924 26th St
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924 26th St

924 26th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2754 Island Ave
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2754 Island Ave

2754 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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3357-3367 J St
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3357-3367 J St

3357-3367 J StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2101-2107 K St
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2101-2107 K St

2101-2107 K StSan Diego, CA 92102

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3173 Elm St
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3173 Elm St

3173 Elm StSan Diego, CA 92102
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1940-1948 31st St
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1940-1948 31st St

1940-1948 31st StSan Diego, CA 92102
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325-343 20th St
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325-343 20th St

325-343 20th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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1912 33rd St
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1912 33rd St

1912 33rd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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2208-2224 30th St
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2208-2224 30th St

2208-2224 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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3042-3048 Broadway
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3042-3048 Broadway

3042-3048 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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2879 E St
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2879 E St

2879 E StSan Diego, CA 92102

Central San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hillside ApartmentsStandard700 Sq Ft$1,750
Twelve @ J1 Beds, 1 Baths700 Sq Ft$2,295
South Park Place1x1509 Sq Ft$2,099
3167 Market1467 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Hillside ApartmentsStandard$1,750
2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 921021 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Rehabbed)$1,950
South Park Place1x1$2,099
3167 Market1$2,100
Twelve @ J1 Beds, 1 Baths$2,295

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Central San Diego, San Diego, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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?

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