1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Cortez Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (46 Rentals)

Stanza Little Italy

Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

889 Date St, Unit 541

889 Date St, Unit 103

1501 Front St

1642 Seventh Ave

889 Date St

1573 Ninth Ave
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1556 Second Ave

1501 Front St

850 Beech St

702 Ash St

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Solara Lofts

1561-1575 9th Ave

Mayfair Apartments

935-949 E Date St

216-222 Ash St
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Park View Condos

1401-1421 2nd Ave

400-420 Ash St

1602-1620 8th Ave

777 Beech St

1755-1759 2nd Ave

Las Lomitas Apartments

Foley Plaza at Bankers Hill

410 Elm St

Historic Little Italy Bungalows
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7th & A

1501 Front St

Cedar Gateway

La Maison

Cortez Hill Apartments

1822

Vera Cortez Hill

Cortez Hill Apartments

Grandview Apartments

1732 5th Ave
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Cathedral Plaza

Cortez Heights Apartments

Wilsonian

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 | $2,854 | $1,350 | $3,475 |
Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,540 | $1,495 | $4,262 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,289 | $2,999 | $5,655 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 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 901 square feet priced from $3,073. 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 | Q | 901 Sq Ft | $3,073 |
| GEMA | A3 | 865 Sq Ft | $2,835 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | 750 Sq Ft | $2,260 |
| Ancora | A2 | 638 Sq Ft | $3,725 |
| 1822 | 1BR/1.0BA | 560 Sq Ft | $2,095 |
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | 1-Bed/1-Bath | 538 Sq Ft | $1,860 |
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 $1,860 at Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cortez is currently $3,540. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | 1-Bed/1-Bath | $1,860 |
| 1822 | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,095 |
| GEMA | A1 | $2,329 |
| Vera Cortez Hill | A1 (Premium) | $2,335 |
| Stanza Little Italy | H | $2,922 |
| Ancora | A4 | $3,400 |
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 Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community listed at $1,860.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cortez Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cortez is $3,540.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cortez Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cortez is a 901 square feet unit starting from $3,073 at Stanza Little Italy.
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