1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Diego Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (515 Rentals)

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Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown San Diego area of San Diego, CA is found at The Lindley and is listed at 1,448 square feet priced from $10,735. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The LindleyA2DTH1,448 Sq Ft$10,735
The Wyatt Makers QuarterUL41,393 Sq Ft$4,174
CurrentA1Qb1,270 Sq Ft$3,699
Radian1H1,064 Sq Ft$4,327
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1,040 Sq Ft$2,550
Idea1 ApartmentsA30L Loft + Den1,026 Sq Ft$3,365
Vela Apartment Homes1 Bed Plus Den1,016 Sq Ft$3,014
Vici Luxury Rentals - Little ItalyFirenze L2983 Sq Ft$4,360
Valentina by AltaA12922 Sq Ft$4,987
13th & MarketOne Bedroom A1E720 Sq Ft$2,599

Cheapest Available Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown San Diego of San Diego, CA is the 1G-C w/ Balcony (Affordable Housing) Model starting from $1,333 at The Merian. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Diego is currently $3,474. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Merian1G-C w/ Balcony (Affordable Housing)$1,333
Redwood Terrace1BR/1.0BA$1,695
Windsor Apartments1 Bedroom$1,795
2330 Union St1/1$1,995
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,995
City Villas Apartments1x1c$2,000
18221BR/1.0BA$2,095
City ViewPlan C$2,139
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA$2,250

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown San Diego with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown San Diego is at The Merian listed at $1,333.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Diego is $3,474.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Diego is a 1,448 square feet unit starting from $10,735 at The Lindley.

What is the average size for Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown San Diego is currently 712 sq ft.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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