Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA from $768 (234 Rentals)

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Versa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Versa

2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Santa Fe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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14th Street
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14th Street

1028 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Cascade Apartments
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Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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DL Dodson
1 Bedroom Apartments

DL Dodson

510 Dodson StSan Diego, CA 92102
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7002 Linda Vista Rd
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7002 Linda Vista Rd

7002 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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Indiana Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indiana Palms

3621 Indiana StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4364 50th St
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4364 50th St

4364 50th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Winona Towers
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Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Aldea at Hamilton
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Aldea at Hamilton

3962 Hamilton StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Parkside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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Park 12 Podium
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Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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563 22nd St
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563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Euclid Terrace Apartments
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Euclid Terrace Apartments

240-260 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Stella Vista
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Stella Vista

6675 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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Montalvo
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Montalvo

4247 Montalvo StSan Diego, CA 92107
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630 W Washington St
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630 W Washington St

630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Getting Around San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

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57 / 100

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46 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Diego Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Diego?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Diego is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Diego?

The cheapest apartment in San Diego is 11370 Travis Pl which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in San Diego costs $5,863.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Diego?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15,469 regular apartments in San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Diego?

Cheap apartments in San Diego have an average cost of $456 which is $5,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Diego.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.

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Signing Your Apartment Lease: The Basics

Written by: Trey Huguley

When you're about to sign a lease for the first time, it can feel a bit overwhelming. You don’t want to miss any important details hidden in the fine print.