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


Stanza Little Italy

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889 Date St, Unit 541

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1642 7th Ave, Unit 221

702 Ash St, Unit El Cortez
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1560 Tenth Ave

702 Ash St

1501 Front St

702 Ash St, Unit 1002

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Solara Lofts

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410 Elm St

7th & A

777 Beech St

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216-222 Ash St

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1401-1421 2nd Ave

400-420 Ash St

1602-1620 8th Ave

1755-1759 2nd Ave

Cedar Gateway

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Cortez Hill Apartments

1822 Third Ave

Vera Cortez Hill

Jacaranda on 9th

Grandview Apartments

Westminster Manor

Cathedral Plaza

Cortez Heights Apartments

Wilsonian
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Elliot Arms Apartments

1525 2nd Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortez?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez Studio Apartments | $2,668 | $1,450 | $3,102 |
Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,223 | $1,860 | $4,032 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,219 | $2,244 | $8,402 |
| Cortez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $2,472 | $2,472 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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 872 square feet priced from $3,216. 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 | $3,216 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | 750 Sq Ft | $2,214 |
| Ancora Apartments | A2 | 638 Sq Ft | $3,357 |
| Atmosphere Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 613 Sq Ft | $1,878 |
| Gema San Diego Townhomes | A1 | 610 Sq Ft | $2,509 |
Cheapest Available Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Cortez of San Diego, CA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $1,878 at Atmosphere Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cortez is currently $3,223. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Atmosphere Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,878 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | $2,214 |
| Gema San Diego Townhomes | A1 | $2,509 |
| Ancora Apartments | A4 | $3,007 |
| Stanza Little Italy | P | $3,216 |
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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 Atmosphere Apartments listed at $1,878.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cortez Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cortez is $3,223.
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 $3,216 at Stanza Little Italy.
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