1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (5,286 Rentals)

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San Diego, CA Local Guide

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San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 19, 2025

There are currently 18117 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $995 to $11,602. Balboa Park, Harborview and Downtown San Diego are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Diego with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Balboa Park731$2,995$995
Harborview583$3,019$1,150
Downtown San Diego511$3,059$1,695
Burlingame490$2,940$995
Core-columbia489$3,061$1,704
Horton Plaza484$3,065$1,704
Gaslamp District483$3,057$1,704
Marina District463$3,074$1,785
Marina428$3,097$1,704
Waterfront Condos403$3,197$1,695

Largest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at La Jolla Crossroads Apartments in the University City neighborhood and is 1,558 square feet priced from $3,450. The Lindley in the Balboa Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,448 square feet and currently listed start at $10,764. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsVinci with Mezzanine1,558 Sq Ft$3,450
The LindleyA2DTH1,448 Sq Ft$10,764
Array La MesaLive Work1,430 Sq Ft$3,998
CurrentA1.51,400 Sq Ft$5,099
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft Units1,322 Sq Ft$3,000
StrataA1D1,298 Sq Ft$3,658
LUX by Garden1B-11,260 Sq Ft$5,125
FoliaOne Bedroom A4TH1,197 Sq Ft$4,089
The Wyatt Makers QuarterUL31,190 Sq Ft$3,999

Cheapest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the One Bedroom One Bath Model starting from $1,400 at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ in the Encanto neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom - Upstairs Model at Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+ starting at $1,500 in the Bostonia neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $2,873. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath$1,400
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+One Bedroom - Upstairs$1,500
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH B$1,537
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath$1,565
Casa De Oro Senior Apartments1bd/1bth$1,600
Westwood *$500 Off*Upstairs$1,645
BirchmontThe Heritage$1,649
Del Pacifico Apartments1 Bedroom$1,650
Bayview Tower Condominiums1-1 - Unfurnished$1,674

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San Diego Overview

San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.

Why live in San Diego, CA?

While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.

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San Diego, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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San Diego is an amazing city for families, young professionals, and retirees!

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Diego with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Diego is at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ listed at $1,400.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Diego is $2,873.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 1,558 square feet unit starting from $3,450 at La Jolla Crossroads Apartments.

What is the average size for San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Diego is currently 715 sq ft.

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