
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (242 Rentals)


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5551 Churchward St, Unit SI ID1465017P

3591 45th St

2583 Roseview Pl

6342 Plaza Cuernavaca

3432-3432 Egan St

664 Carefree Dr
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4037 National Ave

624 66th St

3630 Highland Ave

320 Willie James Jones Ave

6333 College Grove Way

5977 Dwight St

4368 Maple St

2114 54th St

4212 J St

3626 Highland Ave
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1821 Brookline St

Las Palmas Villas

Lake Park Villa

66th Street

**.5218-5224 Imperial Ave.

Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez)

Sandy's Apartments

5160-5166 Imperial Ave

4858 Market St

3545 40th St
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Beta Street

3018 44th St

4339-4343 Beta St

3575 N 44th St

4193 Beta St

257-271 San Jacinto Dr

513 Pitta St

2721 44th St

3966 Teak St

730-732 S 47th St
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4982-88 Imperial Ave

3121-3125 Fairmount Ave

3626 44th St

3434 42nd St

4-Plex on Imperial

3622 Van Dyke Ave

5115-5117 Naranja St

3565 Highland Ave

3677 41st St

637-643 S Elizabeth St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Hills Studio Apartments | $1,895 | $1,795 | $1,995 |
Emerald Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $1,400 | $3,534 |
| Emerald Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,843 | $3,150 |
| Emerald Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,699 | $2,116 | $9,029 |
| Emerald Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,602 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 242 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Largest Available Emerald Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Emerald Hills area of San Diego, CA is found at Woodman Village and is listed at 612 square feet priced from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Village | 1/1 Plan A | 612 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
| 4307 | 1BR/1.0BA | 600 Sq Ft | $1,710 |
| Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez) | 1BR/1.0BA | 575 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ | One Bedroom One Bath | 509 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| **.5218-5224 Imperial Ave. | 1BR/1.0BA | 430 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| Tierra Del Rey | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Patio | 400 Sq Ft | $1,925 |
Cheapest Available Emerald Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Emerald Hills of San Diego, CA is the One Bedroom One Bath Model starting from $1,400 at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Emerald Hills is currently $2,003. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,400 |
| **.5218-5224 Imperial Ave. | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,595 |
| Willie James Jones (Defay/Perez) | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,695 |
| 4307 | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,710 |
| Tierra Del Rey | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Patio | $1,925 |
| Woodman Village | 1/1 Plan A | $1,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Emerald Hills is $2,003.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Emerald Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Emerald Hills is a 612 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at Woodman Village.
What is the average size for Emerald Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Emerald Hills is currently 521 sq ft.
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