1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (5,229 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: February 18, 2025

There 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:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Balboa Park12025$3,041$962
Harborview11057$3,075$962
Downtown San Diego9884$3,135$962
Core-columbia9686$3,135$962
Horton Plaza9638$3,136$962
Gaslamp District9593$3,129$962
Marina District9341$3,138$962
Burlingame8635$2,995$962
Marina8273$3,138$962
Waterfront Condos7449$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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The LindleyA2DTH1,448 Sq Ft$9,435
Array La MesaLive Work1,430 Sq Ft$4,062
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft Units1,322 Sq Ft$3,250
CurrentA1Qb1,270 Sq Ft$3,897
LUX by Garden1B-11,260 Sq Ft$4,225
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1,244 Sq Ft$2,695
FoliaOne Bedroom A4TH1,197 Sq Ft$4,003
Point BonitaA1H1,187 Sq FtCall for Rates
GravityLW1,157 Sq Ft$3,051
Towers at Costa VerdeMeridian with Den Option967 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath$1,400
The Eldorado Manor1 Bed, 1 bath$1,400
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH A$1,450
VidaDahlia$1,535
The Village at Rancho San Diego1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath$1,550
509 Park BlvdStudio With Washer Dryer$1,550
BirchmontThe Heritage$1,560
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath$1,565
Summerfield VillasJunior 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 Lifestyle
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

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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