1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (5,206 Rentals)

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San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 27, 2025

There are currently 16254 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Diego, CA that range in price from $768 to $11,908. 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 Park680$3,010$1,550
Harborview555$3,127$1,550
Downtown San Diego486$3,194$1,550
Core-columbia468$3,200$1,550
Gaslamp District466$3,192$1,550
Horton Plaza466$3,200$1,550
Marina District455$3,205$1,995
Burlingame452$3,000$1,695
Marina404$3,217$1,550
Waterfront Condos384$3,305$1,550

Largest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is found at LUX by Garden in the University City neighborhood and is 1,710 square feet priced from $6,465. 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 $10,735. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
LUX by Garden1B-3 & 3A1,710 Sq Ft$6,465
The LindleyA2DTH1,448 Sq Ft$10,735
Array La MesaLive Work1,430 Sq Ft$4,124
The Wyatt Makers QuarterUL41,393 Sq Ft$4,174
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft Units1,322 Sq Ft$3,000
CurrentA1Qb1,270 Sq Ft$3,859
FoliaOne Bedroom A4TH1,197 Sq Ft$4,060
GravityLW1,157 Sq Ft$2,845
Casa Mira ViewToscana1,104 Sq Ft$3,100
Towers at Costa VerdeMeridian with Den Option967 Sq Ft$3,425

Cheapest Available San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Diego, CA is the 11370 Travis Pl Model starting from $1,000 at 11370 Travis Pl in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. The second most affordable San Diego 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ starting at $1,400 in the Darnall neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Diego is currently $2,912. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Diego:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
11370 Travis Pl11370 Travis Pl$1,000
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath$1,400
The AthertonClassic 1x1 - 576 Sq Ft.$1,445
900-910 Manchester St1/1 Small$1,446
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH B$1,459
Terre at LexiBirch$1,481
Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 55+One Bedroom - Upstairs$1,500
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath$1,565
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom$1,595
The Glorias ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,600

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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 11370 Travis Pl listed at $1,000.

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 $2,912.

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 1,710 square feet unit starting from $6,465 at LUX by Garden.

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 719 sq ft.

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