
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (45 Rentals)


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Ancora

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Stanza Little Italy

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

889 Date St, Unit 541, Unit 541

1333 8th Ave, Unit 206, Unit 206

801 Ash St, Unit 305, Unit 305

889 Date St, Unit 439, Unit 439

889 Date St
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1642 7th Ave

1501 Front St

889 Date St

702 Ash St

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Solara Lofts

1561-1575 9th Ave

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216-222 Ash St

Park View Condos

1401-1421 2nd Ave

400-420 Ash St

1602-1620 8th Ave

Foley Plaza at Bankers Hill

410 Elm St

777 Beech St
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7th & A

1755-1759 2nd Ave

Las Lomitas Apartments

Cedar Gateway

La Maison

Cortez Hill Apartments

1822

Vera Cortez Hill
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Westminster Manor

Jacaranda on 9th

Cathedral Plaza

Cortez Heights Apartments

Wilsonian

Elliot Arms Apartments

1525 2nd Ave

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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 | $2,582 | $1,450 | $2,952 |
Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $1,860 | $3,937 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,177 | $3,204 | $5,972 |
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There are currently 45 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 872 square feet priced from $3,275. 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 | P | 872 Sq Ft | $3,275 |
| GEMA | A3 | 865 Sq Ft | $2,915 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | 750 Sq Ft | $2,349 |
| Ancora | A2 | 638 Sq Ft | $3,382 |
| 1822 | 1BR/1.0BA | 560 Sq Ft | $2,095 |
Cheapest Available Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Cortez of San Diego, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $2,095 at 1822. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cortez is currently $3,260. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1822 | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,095 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | $2,349 |
| GEMA | A2 | $2,704 |
| Stanza Little Italy | H | $2,834 |
| Ancora | A4 | $2,907 |
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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 1822 listed at $2,095.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cortez Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cortez is $3,260.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cortez Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cortez is a 872 square feet unit starting from $3,275 at Stanza Little Italy.
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