
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (47 Rentals)


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GEMA

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Stanza Little Italy

Windsor Apartments

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

889 Date St, Unit 541

1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

1501 Front St, Unit 629

1642 7th Ave, Unit 331
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1501 Front St, Unit 102

1455 Second Ave

1501 Front St

801 Ash St

850 Beech St

702 Ash St

John Ginty House Apartments

Solara Lofts

1732 5th Ave
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Piazza Palermo

1561-1575 9th Ave

Mayfair Apartments

935-949 E Date St

216-222 Ash St

Park View Condos

1401-1421 2nd Ave

400-420 Ash St
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1602-1620 8th Ave

Foley Plaza at Bankers Hill

410 Elm St

777 Beech St

Historic Little Italy Bungalows

1755-1759 2nd Ave

Las Lomitas Apartments

Cedar Gateway

La Maison
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Cortez Hill Apartments

1822 Third Ave

Vera Cortez Hill

Grandview Apartments

Jacaranda on 9th

Cathedral Plaza

Cortez Heights Apartments

Wilsonian

Elliot Arms Apartments
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Cortez, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortez?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez Studio Apartments | $2,804 | $1,475 | $3,352 |
Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $1,475 | $4,617 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,204 | $3,500 | $5,427 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Largest Available Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Cortez area of San Diego, CA is found at Stanza Little Italy and is listed at 945 square feet priced from $4,570. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanza Little Italy | PH04 | 945 Sq Ft | $4,570 |
| GEMA | A2 | 842 Sq Ft | $2,604 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | 750 Sq Ft | $2,374 |
| Ancora Apartments | A2 | 638 Sq Ft | $3,007 |
Cheapest Available Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Cortez of San Diego, CA is the A1 (Premium) Model starting from $2,374 at Vera Cortez Hill. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cortez is currently $3,331. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | $2,374 |
| GEMA | A2 | $2,604 |
| Stanza Little Italy | H | $2,639 |
| Ancora Apartments | A4 | $2,882 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cortez Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Cortez with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cortez is at Vera Cortez Hill listed at $2,374.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cortez Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cortez is $3,331.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cortez Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cortez is a 945 square feet unit starting from $4,570 at Stanza Little Italy.
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