1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $1,200 (39 Rentals)

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Southwest Village
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Southwest Village

323-338 Willie James Jones AveSan Diego, CA 92102
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

14th Street

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

Cascade Apartments

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

Merritt Manor

964-980 Merritt DrEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Mateus Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mateus Apartments

6925 Boulevard DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Tierra Del Norte
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Del Norte

984 Peach AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Amberwood Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Villas

1404 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026
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Cypress Park
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Cypress Park

348 W Cypress AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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9859 Dale Ave
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9859 Dale Ave

9859 Dale AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Casa De Roca
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Casa De Roca

483-487 F StChula Vista, CA 91910
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Rosewood Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood Villas

300 S Ivy StEscondido, CA 92025
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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 668 sq ft.

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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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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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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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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.