
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (227 Rentals)


BC La Perla

Las Dos Palmas

Creekside Villas Apartments

5551 Churchward St

4006-4008 Delta St

6980 Lisbon St

320 Willie James Jones Ave

4041-43 National Ave

3435-3437 46th St
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66th Street

630 62nd St

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2796 47th St

3670 Altadena Ave

3514-3532 47th St

Wyndham Place

622 66th St
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3633 45th St

3783 45th St

554-564 N 61st St

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1562 Altadena Ave

2644 Fairmount Ave

4838-4840 Market St

2559-2563 Fairmount Ave

2605 Highland Ave

5236-5238 Imperial Ave
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299-312 Willie James Jones Ave

2836-2838 Fairmount Ave

2626 Highland Ave

3209-15 Fairmount Ave

673-675 65th St

3707-21 Euclid Ave

4986-4992 Auburn Dr

6138 Brooklyn Ave

3522 Van Dyke Ave

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3681 Fairmount Ave

3435 42nd St

Fairmount Cottages

The Genesis Apartments

4343-4353 Poplar St

3720 42nd St

356-370 54th St

3560-3562.5 Menlo Ave

4850-4856 Market St

5179-5181 Castana St
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Emerald Hills, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Hills Studio Apartments | $1,375 | $1,375 | $1,375 |
Emerald Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,400 | $3,235 |
| Emerald Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $1,799 | $3,200 |
| Emerald Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,171 | $2,795 | $8,648 |
| Emerald Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,819 | $3,245 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 227 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 BC La Perla and is listed at 665 square feet priced from $2,295. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC La Perla | 1BR/1.0BA | 665 Sq Ft | $2,295 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 1x1 | 660 Sq Ft | $1,640 |
| Hillside Terrace Apartments | 1X1 MRK | 616 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
| Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ | One Bedroom One Bath | 509 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 500 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
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 $2,024. 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 |
| Creekside Villas Apartments | 1x1 | $1,640 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | $1,650 |
| Hillside Terrace Apartments | 1X1 MRK | $2,150 |
| BC La Perla | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,295 |
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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 $2,024.
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 665 square feet unit starting from $2,295 at BC La Perla.
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 667 sq ft.
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