1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (513 Rentals)

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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 Park 12 - The Collection and is listed at 1,542 square feet priced from $3,418. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Park 12 - The CollectionHARBOR LW11,542 Sq Ft$3,418
The LindleyA2DTH1,448 Sq Ft$9,336
CurrentA1.51,400 Sq Ft$5,099
Asano on Fourth - Bankers Hill/Little Italy1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms1,202 Sq Ft$5,350
The Wyatt Makers QuarterUL31,190 Sq Ft$3,999
ALXA101,059 Sq Ft$2,928
Form 15B41,042 Sq Ft$2,877
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1,040 Sq Ft$2,495
Idea1 ApartmentsA30L Loft + Den1,026 Sq Ft$3,130
CieloH1 Floorplan1,002 Sq Ft$4,049

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 $1,675 at Redwood Terrace. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Diego is currently $3,342. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA$1,675
600 Front Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,870
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,875
Windsor Apartments1 Bedroom$1,895
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath$1,995
City Villas Apartments1x1b$2,090
Canyonwood ApartmentsOpen floor$2,100
18221BR/1.0BA$2,145
Vera Cortez HillA1 (Premium)$2,200
Imperial Tower Apartments3 F$2,200

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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 $1,675.

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 $3,342.

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 1,542 square feet unit starting from $3,418 at Park 12 - The Collection.

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 778 sq ft.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

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