1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the La Playa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (32 Rentals)

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2901 Upshur St
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2901 Upshur St

2901 Upshur StSan Diego, CA 92106
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3034 Canon St
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3034 Canon St

3034 Canon StSan Diego, CA 92106
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Imperial House
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Imperial House

2828 Upshur StSan Diego, CA 92106
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La Playa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available La Playa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the La Playa area of San Diego, CA is found at Bevel Apartments and is listed at 731 square feet priced from $2,803. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bevel ApartmentsA6731 Sq Ft$2,803
Bowen ApartmentsA3702 Sq Ft$2,721
Elan BeachwalkAspire700 Sq Ft$2,595
Mar at SeasideChannel700 Sq Ft$2,085
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath700 Sq Ft$2,290
Elan The PlazaAspire600 Sq Ft$2,595
Surfcaster Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 600 Square Feet and Just...600 Sq Ft$2,500
CelesteA4 Patio595 Sq Ft$3,150
The Presidio ApartmentsOne Bedroom396 Sq Ft$1,921

Cheapest Available La Playa 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit La Playa of San Diego, CA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,921 at The Presidio Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in La Playa is currently $2,706. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Presidio ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,921
Mar at SeasideChannel$2,085
Loma Portal1 Bedroom/1 Bath$2,290
Bevel ApartmentsA2$2,499
Surfcaster Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 600 Square Feet and Just...$2,500
Elan BeachwalkAspire$2,595
Elan The PlazaAspire$2,595
Bowen ApartmentsA3$2,721

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La Playa, San Diego, CA

Ranked #70

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom La Playa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in La Playa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in La Playa is at The Presidio Apartments listed at $1,921.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom La Playa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in La Playa is $2,706.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom La Playa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in La Playa is a 731 square feet unit starting from $2,803 at Bevel Apartments.

What is the average size for La Playa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in La Playa is currently 651 sq ft.

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