1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (656 Rentals)

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Park Summit
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$3,399 - $5,891
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$3,405 - $15,056
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Park Summit

555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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GEMA
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$2,300 - $2,525
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$2,305 - $3,615
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GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Ancora Apartments
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$2,850 - $4,282
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$2,552 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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800 Broadway
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$3,195 - $3,824
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$2,329 - $12,144
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$2,329 - $12,144
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800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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The Lindley
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$4,228 - $10,065
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$3,160 - $19,341
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The Lindley

1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Valentina by Alta
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$3,266 - $5,304
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$2,571 - $7,919
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Valentina by Alta

1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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625 Broadway
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$2,510 - $4,165
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$2,170 - $5,005
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625 Broadway

625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Treehouse
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$3,266 - $4,481
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$2,676 - $5,631
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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Cielo
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$3,081 - $4,139
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$2,672 - $6,079
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Cielo

915 W Grape StSan Diego, CA 92101
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City View
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$2,185 - $2,285
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$2,190 - $2,826
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City View

840 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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525 Olive
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$4,055 - $18,158
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$3,304 - $48,961
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525 Olive

525 Olive StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown San Diego area of San Diego, CA is found at Artisan and is listed at 1,391 square feet priced from $4,499. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Artisan2x2.5 Den - 13911,391 Sq Ft$4,499
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms1,202 Sq Ft$4,681
The Wyatt Makers QuarterUL31,190 Sq Ft$3,504
Radian1H1,064 Sq Ft$4,384
CurrentA1Mb1,058 Sq Ft$4,415
Idea1 ApartmentsA30L Loft + Den1,026 Sq Ft$3,149
Instrata Little ItalyA11963 Sq Ft$3,574
Stanza Little ItalyPH04945 Sq Ft$4,634
Minn, TheThe Noma944 Sq Ft$3,690
Arrive Broadway LoftsBond 1 Bedroom893 Sq Ft$2,779

Cheapest Available Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown San Diego of San Diego, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,595 at Redwood Terrace. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Diego is currently $3,444. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA$1,595
2551 Commercial St-F4OZ1 Bedroom$1,755
Canyonwood Apartments1-Bedroom$1,900
The Victorian1 Bed$1,900
2140-2144 1st Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,995
Market Street Village1 Bed 1 bath$1,998
City Villas Apartments1x1b$2,075
EntradaA2$2,107
City ViewPlan C$2,190

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown San Diego with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown San Diego is at Redwood Terrace listed at $1,595.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Diego is $3,444.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Diego is a 1,391 square feet unit starting from $4,499 at Artisan.

What is the average size for Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown San Diego is currently 770 sq ft.

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