1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (5,229 Rentals)
![Folia](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/IlknxwOAHl0T0MrTFeUVpIzlTppPAiNNVzGhhmLROAw/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Folia
![The Hub](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/C0ou3I1If1CXuDnMgbhFj7Aa74pa4H28r0QSjY84uSw/117/image.jpg?p=1)
The Hub
![West SD Apartments](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/KstXFWUt0DvQUlMIW7043Tcy1U0jxmrP8iKHvmEg5Dg/117/image.jpg?p=1)
West SD Apartments
![The Wyatt Makers Quarter](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/k2xlZNPCioK7SL7zZLm4frKtJfuw00_hSxc7ILbeKCQ/117/image.jpg?p=1)
The Wyatt Makers Quarter
![Stanza Little Italy](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/rLPXcu7yyYNyFvPMB5qoF1cSGcR5Mik1yw7cDX6qoMc/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Stanza Little Italy
![The Lindley](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/MDpOUnVbim3Bel_qk5WC4fv1_IoKP442KAnumbYV3uY/117/image.jpg?p=1)
The Lindley
![702 Broadway](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/iIbEFjjefOX5H0WlX4Z0MyN-mBcBzelR-kRWFkomFHM/117/image.jpg?p=1)
702 Broadway
![Avia La Jolla II Senior 55+ Community](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/g1w9Cx9Fe0T5lbwaYhDWZIiWqhrCNU-tLBUdr-gUdO8/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Avia La Jolla II Senior 55+ Community
![Loft2015 Apartments](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/VJ6EXTTS4VqfEbfX3jo3grWm1Shdm4iczKvrgbLJpEw/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Loft2015 Apartments
![IMT Mission Valley](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/U8aPV8Ojw-1XYfBf29YFiMb8eRCN9uEgFB49XWqXzgU/117/image.jpg?p=1)
IMT Mission Valley
![River Run Village](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/-lwAHoIzoXe2HahZEai5DWH60PPl1ImVESNy_-H13U0/117/image.jpg?p=1)
River Run Village
![The Villas at Camino Bernardo](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/nN23wbN85PNwnBIAh0c2yW_5D6dOmsrpGI8G1m46OQw/117/image.jpg?p=1)
The Villas at Camino Bernardo
![Bowen Apartments](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/Ne_ygmMZWdHhXIhv00reOs0RRh-WT64vPFUClJIyz7g/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Bowen Apartments
![3250 Barnett Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/_RJCmIU3XPHeOVSdi4qKVEeNfzlrSc1CYPwacfAIGXA/117/image.jpg?p=1)
3250 Barnett Ave
![Concert Residences](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/fSfg7fPU3Va5H80UMR4Hrz07vf7zYW7ae2Uty2CWD4o/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Concert Residences
![Pinnacle on The Park](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/dLKqoV34O3GkzE98X34bx26S3DzhvH2Io7RJJ1N8Gvo/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Pinnacle on The Park
![VORA LUX](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/klX9ZxPCKJ4WN1m7_wKr2oDl1dAnHAoUowApRhCg23Y/117/image.jpg?p=1)
VORA LUX
![Fourth and Laurel](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/RZU3Vm61DOkkLxQUTWEuxwviHZX8T-PPgc0Y0RjlMCU/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Fourth and Laurel
![The Nash](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/VVP0Khs0MEpUJ3L6iR9GZwbEl-6IFlwbuBQHaMDWbBM/117/image.jpg?p=1)
The Nash
![Parkline North Park](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/HTA_5DvqWjpxgUkfLY4xc8jBGJAtZIHO4QXcOjQ4Gxc/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Parkline North Park
![800 Broadway](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/rAmcqAOK9bMfQRAII3metRCvoyKOzBs4PmcL3S6VDo4/117/image.jpg?p=1)
800 Broadway
![AZUL North Park](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/d1QpkF5ZUnQp0dsFOwH_kZMGCdzWhbm3Ishf3VUiWS4/117/image.jpg?p=1)
AZUL North Park
![4353 Park Blvd](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/oI92fNzwqXVdhax90Hfilvgw-vcpKvcyBQb62feBBPY/117/image.jpg?p=1)
4353 Park Blvd
![The Courtyards Pacific Village](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/A41JhQiJb64getK1c4uvF8iycgfBlIQpwUUiuQm_1MU/117/image.jpg?p=1)
The Courtyards Pacific Village
![The Seaton Apartments](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/cxfyOr8Mj1NQScOW5I4QDc8XNM1kvIYIUpJLd6rWJRU/117/image.jpg?p=1)
The Seaton Apartments
![The Townsend](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/2de36dVj9bBbT5XP5HXENq53rG-hz7NH_IHxwlBjPSs/117/image.jpg?p=1)
The Townsend
![Alexan Gallerie](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/vtXhLBChsFXqhk9kNyyZ-fxhRn3ndZeBmzW0-qgu4zw/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Alexan Gallerie
![K1 Apartments](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/IM0o9093tUsyRzuCQJZZtBCwyCJWl7NNAnQRqsJFhA0/117/image.jpg?p=1)
K1 Apartments
![Pinnacle Broadway](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/e-TQ5fE2je0iWS_sunUjT9gZf_jyKrLw-SVo9GTjhA8/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Pinnacle Broadway
![Cielo](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/HsDlXq2IPN0ZfMMf6vLHf94ayuCDMfFgFk5Q3ExN_0o/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Cielo
![Ascent at Campus of Life](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/U5-cVwPvz2Ow6RWVErwJ0F8SS9m1xBN7663ZgqXOdCk/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Ascent at Campus of Life
![One Paseo Living](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/V3o3tvUkAUIJOm0TLpdNvG4ozIv59GBaBCvoMF7OvzI/117/image.jpg?p=1)
One Paseo Living
![4440 Twain Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/8DR7wGReSyfaebOg7LJvxCFBmAaS3mTs1Z7tWo5gImw/117/image.jpg?p=1)
4440 Twain Ave
![625 Broadway](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/1M4t7hT0T7s60TQfGcrtw4ILrLHvfeREHGQrps_zwgU/117/image.jpg?p=1)
625 Broadway
![Vici Luxury Rentals - Little Italy](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/24Emb_ZQmhjdhyWTM2weRBoTPXkr4sFmTGJ7soQSkU4/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Vici Luxury Rentals - Little Italy
![The Park](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/7qyjf52rKJS5E6DtO6pBHIP6iSuNqmF5FR3s4hNP7lA/117/image.jpg?p=1)
The Park
![Valentina by Alta](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/rxxKXYhjiITALYBI_WSkBATYp26on8y-0Po19ji6zD8/117/image.jpg?p=1)
Valentina by Alta
![13385 Highlands Pl](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/fec4O-oF9CaS3TeWpyrXqQstbdDwXw4y9vAMJ93hLn0/117/image.jpg?p=1)
13385 Highlands Pl
![Spire San Diego](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/P0qzusa7WJmpRvc_7klAMD2DsAjMyXHiIvn_75k0Z_k/117/image.jpg?p=1)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,519 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $768 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,707 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,699 | $1,037 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,675 | $725 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,994 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
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San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: February 18, 2025There are currently 264860 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $768 to $249,500. 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:
Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
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Balboa Park | 12025 | $3,041 | $962 |
Harborview | 11057 | $3,075 | $962 |
Downtown San Diego | 9884 | $3,135 | $962 |
Core-columbia | 9686 | $3,135 | $962 |
Horton Plaza | 9638 | $3,136 | $962 |
Gaslamp District | 9593 | $3,129 | $962 |
Marina District | 9341 | $3,138 | $962 |
Burlingame | 8635 | $2,995 | $962 |
Marina | 8273 | $3,138 | $962 |
Waterfront Condos | 7449 | $3,238 | $1,795 |
Largest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at The Lindley in the Balboa Park neighborhood and is 1,448 square feet priced from $9,435. Array La Mesa in the Rolando neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,430 square feet and currently listed start at $4,062. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Diego:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Lindley | A2DTH | 1,448 Sq Ft | $9,435 |
Array La Mesa | Live Work | 1,430 Sq Ft | $4,062 |
Lofts at 734 University Ave | Huge Loft Units | 1,322 Sq Ft | $3,250 |
Current | A1Qb | 1,270 Sq Ft | $3,897 |
LUX by Garden | 1B-1 | 1,260 Sq Ft | $4,225 |
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1,244 Sq Ft | $2,695 |
Folia | One Bedroom A4TH | 1,197 Sq Ft | $4,003 |
Point Bonita | A1H | 1,187 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
Gravity | LW | 1,157 Sq Ft | $3,051 |
Towers at Costa Verde | Meridian with Den Option | 967 Sq Ft | $3,225 |
Cheapest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of February 18, 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 Darnall neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at The Eldorado Manor starting at $1,400 in the Balboa Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $2,948. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Diego:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
---|---|---|
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,400 |
The Eldorado Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,400 |
1202 Pearl | 1 BED 1 BATH A | $1,450 |
Vida | Dahlia | $1,535 |
The Village at Rancho San Diego | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | $1,550 |
509 Park Blvd | Studio With Washer Dryer | $1,550 |
Birchmont | The Heritage | $1,560 |
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community) | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,565 |
Summerfield Villas | Junior 1/1 | $1,575 |
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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.
Pet Friendly LifestyleSan Diego, CA
Ranked #4
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,948.
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 1,448 square feet unit starting from $9,435 at The Lindley.
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 710 sq ft.
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