
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Hills Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (239 Rentals)


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Woodman Village

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3619 43rd St, Unit Apt 6

5551 Churchward St, Unit SI ID1465017P

4312 Manzanita Dr

6342 Plaza Cuernavaca

3591-9593 45th St

3987 Franklin Ave
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4269 Poplar St

4118 Gamma St

2559 Fairmount Ave

2985-2987 54th St

5531 Olvera Ave

320 Willie James Jones Ave

4037 National Ave

1308 49th St

3456 Meridian Ave

1625 Pentecost Way
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1819 Oakshire Ct

Lake Park Villa

Las Palmas Villas

66th Street

814 San Pasqual St

6048-52 Brooklyn Ave

2842 Fairmount Ave

4455 Newton Ave

4311 Dwight St

5201 Naranja St
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550 Ritchey St

903 S 40th St

822 Quail St

5236-5238 Imperial Ave

1444 Klauber Ave

3654 43rd St

3529 Van Dyke Ave

5122-5132 Castana St

3511 42nd St

2796 47th St
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6367-6371 Imperial Ave

3561-3593 Menlo Ave

3670 Altadena Ave

5207-5211 Naranja St

3611 44th St

2642-2648 44th St

3676-3690 Euclid Ave

3513-3519 47th St

3710-3714 41st St

4175 F 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 | $1,521 | $1,375 | $1,695 |
Emerald Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $1,400 | $5,045 |
| Emerald Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $1,975 | $3,000 |
| Emerald Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,603 | $2,545 | $7,950 |
| Emerald Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,580 | $1,250 | $9,826 |
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There are currently 239 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 Hillside Terrace Apartments and is listed at 616 square feet priced from $1,999. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Terrace Apartments | 1X1 MRK | 616 Sq Ft | $1,999 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 575 Sq Ft | $1,699 |
| Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ | One Bedroom One Bath | 509 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 1/1 | 500 Sq Ft | $1,725 |
| Naranja Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 70% AMI | 445 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| Tierra Del Rey | A 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 400 Sq Ft | $1,875 |
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 $2,104. 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 |
| Naranja Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 70% AMI | $1,595 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | $1,699 |
| Fairmount Ave Apartments | 1/1 | $1,725 |
| Tierra Del Rey | A 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | $1,875 |
| Hillside Terrace Apartments | 1X1 MRK | $1,999 |
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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 $2,104.
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 616 square feet unit starting from $1,999 at Hillside Terrace Apartments.
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 510 sq ft.
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