Senior 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (147 Rentals)

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Santa Fe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Manor

3835 Swift AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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CCBA Senior Garden
1 Bedroom Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Versa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Versa

2355 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Euclid Terrace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Terrace Apartments

240-260 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114
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Fairbanks Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbanks Square

16050 Potomac Ridge RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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Santa Fe Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Villas

3912 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4142 44th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4142 44th St

4142 44th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Villa Pacifica
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Pacifica

3630 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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St. Paul's Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Paul's Manor

2635 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Ventana al Sur
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ventana al Sur

4132 Beyer BlvdSan Diego, CA 92173
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Michelle Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Michelle Manor

4226 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Victoria at COMM22
1 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria at COMM22

690 Beardsley StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Cerro Pueblo
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cerro Pueblo

2835 Clairemont CtSan Diego, CA 92117
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Villa Alta
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Alta

4227-4245 52nd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Puesta Del Sol
1 Bedroom Apartments

Puesta Del Sol

2601-2641 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Atria La Jolla
1 Bedroom Apartments

Atria La Jolla

4025 Pulitzer PlSan Diego, CA 92122
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Park Place Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

4165 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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2481 Ulric St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2481 Ulric St

2481 Ulric StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Columbia Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Tower

904 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Lions Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Manor

310 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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4035 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4035 48th St

4035 48th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Belden Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Belden Village

7705-7795 Belden StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Redwood Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Villa

3060 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3028 Howard Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3028 Howard Ave

3028 Howard AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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Sorrento Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sorrento Tower

2875 Cowley WaySan Diego, CA 92110
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Parkview Robinson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Robinson

1220 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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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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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 Tenney listed at $1,292.

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 $2,860.

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 2,645 square feet unit starting from $2,645 at Union 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 703 sq ft.

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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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.