1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the El Cerrito Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (41 Rentals)

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Cascade Apartments
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Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Adelaide Gardens
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Adelaide Gardens

5505-5507 Adelaide AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4515-4521 56th St
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4515-4521 56th St

4515-4521 56th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4530 54th St
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4530 54th St

4530 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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6036 Estelle St
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6036 Estelle St

6036 Estelle StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4550-4560 60th St
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4550-4560 60th St

4550-4560 60th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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4478-4482 58th St
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4478-4482 58th St

4478-4482 58th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Villa Verde
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Villa Verde

5430 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4546 60th St
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4546 60th St

4546 60th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Bridgeport Apartments
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Bridgeport Apartments

5466-5494 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Sunrise Pointe
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Sunrise Pointe

3920-3980 Faircross LnSan Diego, CA 92115
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4570 54th St
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4570 54th St

4570 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4518 Alice St
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4518 Alice St

4518 Alice StSan Diego, CA 92115

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4501 54th St
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4501 54th St

4501 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4479-4485 54th St
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4479-4485 54th St

4479-4485 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4510-4512 58th St
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4510-4512 58th St

4510-4512 58th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4540-4548 55th St
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4540-4548 55th St

4540-4548 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4550 55th St
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4550 55th St

4550 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4546 54th St
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4546 54th St

4546 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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College Eight
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College Eight

4419 College AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4510 55th St
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4510 55th St

4510 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Adelaide Gardens
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Adelaide Gardens

5510 Adelaide AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Adelaide Gardens
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Adelaide Gardens

5532-5562 Adelaide AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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El Cerrito, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available El Cerrito 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the El Cerrito area of San Diego, CA is found at SETA and is listed at 846 square feet priced from $2,640. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SETAA3 1x1846 Sq Ft$2,640
Celsius Apartments1x1 D798 Sq Ft$2,463
Vora Mission ValleyD 1x1726 Sq Ft$2,556
IMT Mission ValleyA1700 Sq Ft$2,415
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage650 Sq Ft$2,065
Union GrantvilleA4646 Sq Ft$2,350
Parkview Terrace1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom535 Sq Ft$2,085

Cheapest Available El Cerrito 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit El Cerrito of San Diego, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Garage Model starting from $2,065 at Lantana Hills Apartment Homes. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in El Cerrito is currently $2,901. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage$2,065
Parkview Terrace1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom$2,085
Union GrantvilleA4$2,350
IMT Mission ValleyA1$2,415
Celsius Apartments1x1 D$2,463
Vora Mission ValleyC 1x1$2,494
SETAA1 1x1$2,540

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Cerrito, San Diego, CA

Ranked #73

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the El Cerrito Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom El Cerrito Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in El Cerrito with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in El Cerrito is at Lantana Hills Apartment Homes listed at $2,065.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in El Cerrito is $2,901.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Cerrito is a 846 square feet unit starting from $2,640 at SETA.

What is the average size for El Cerrito 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in El Cerrito is currently 712 sq ft.

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