
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $2,500 (987 Rentals)Page 5 of 20


4068 Oakcrest Dr, Unit 3

7466 Girard Ave, Unit 7442-A

2311 National Ave, Unit 1

3817 Wabash Ave

4326 Oregon St

239 Hawthorn St

3861 47th St

5162 69th St

3829 Eagle St

1788 Shadewood Ln

4175 Executive Dr

4708 Mansfield St

3637 State St

6333 Mt Ada Rd

1646 Brookes Ave

3625 State St

4114-20 39th St

3807 7th Ave

5160 Brighton Ave

2 Ash St

5058-68 Santa Monica Ave

3958 Illinois St

235 Kalmia St

3650 Fourth Ave

1042 15th St

2187 Everett Ave

2604 Newton

4833-39 Del Monte Ave

913 25th St

930 20th St

2253-2255 W Dunlop St

2952 B St

4326 1/4 Swift Ave

7152 Fulton St

1573 Ninth Ave

4439 North Ave

1037 University Ave

879 W San Ysidro Blvd

4465 48th St

1436 Oliver Ave

4460-4462 Figueroa Blvd

4853 Orchard Ave

3843 National Ave

3020-30 Sixth Ave

3838 Superior St

2840 Main St

1695 Saturn Blvd

3123 1/2-3123 Byron St

4457 52nd St
San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,420 | $1,033 | $8,400 |
San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $768 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,706 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,745 | $930 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,308 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,599 | $792 | $10,000+ |
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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.
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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 The Commodore Apartments listed at $1,310.
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 $2,877.
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 693 sq ft.
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