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Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Diego CA

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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,129+

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$2,125+

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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
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$1,950+

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Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!

6595 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,185

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The Presidio Apartments

3350 Rosecrans St, SAN DIEGO, CA 92110
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$1,921

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Naranja Apartments

5256 Naranja St, San Diego, CA 92114
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$1,595

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The Plaza Apartments MOVE IN BONUS!*

6150 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,055+

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The Village

2314 Servando Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
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$2,005+

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Foxwood - 30 Day Rentals!

4260 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
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$1,695+

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The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS

6560 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,275

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Aztec Pacific Apartments

6623-6663 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$1,895

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Dorado Plaza

6263 Acorn St, San Diego, CA 92115
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3167 Market

3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
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$1,900+

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Lantana Hills Apartment Homes

5802 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,065

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Hillcrest Place

3955 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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$1,998+
Stadium Arms Apartments

4525 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
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$1,975+
Park Genesee

5550 Genesee Ct, San Diego, CA 92111
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$1,972+

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Bridgeview Apartments

2925-2945 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102
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$1,950
Palmilla

5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
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$1,980+

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Parkview Terrace

4103-4125 54th Pl, San Diego, CA 92105
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$1,895+

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Bonita Woods

6850-6890 Doriana St, San Diego, CA 92139
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$1,925
Coral Bay

3309 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
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$1,919+
Pacific Cove

4025 Oakcrest Dr, San Diego, CA 92105
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$1,775+

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Lake Murray Villa

5757 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$1,900
Ocean Breeze

561 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173

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$2,130+

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$2,125+
Village Terrace

4550 Vandever Ave, San Diego, CA 92120

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$1,895
Maya Linda Apartments

9646-9680 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92126

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$2,195+
Hillcrest Regency 55+ Community

1050 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103

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$1,750
Parklane Apartments

9669 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126

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$2,095+
2551 Commercial St-F4OZ

2551 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113

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$1,755+
Antone Apartments

4052 1/2 Brant St, San Diego, CA 92103

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$2,095
Pakeva

5310 Adobe Falls Rd, San Diego, CA 92120

1 Bed

$2,145+
Mesa Vista Apartment Homes

7980 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111

1 Bed

$2,270
North Park Properties

3792 31st St, San Diego, CA 92104

1 Bed

$1,798+
Summit Park Village

8563 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

1 Bed

$2,017+
Royal Village Apartments

1435-1467 Elder Ave, San Diego, CA 92154

1 Bed

$1,950
Villa Pacifica

3630 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

1 Bed

$1,995+
La Casa Balboa

6106 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92117

1 Bed

$1,895
Summer Brook Apartments

1587 Oro Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92154

1 Bed

$2,050
RB Racquet Club Apartments

11811 Bernardo Ter, San Diego, CA 92128

1 Bed

$2,100
Asana at North Park

3710-3810 Wabash Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

1 Bed

$1,998
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1 Bedroom San Diego, CA Cheap Apartments for Rent

Whether you're on a budget or just looking to save, there are plenty of ways to find cheap apartments in San Diego. Start by defining your list of apartment “must-haves.” What features can you not live without? If you want to live within walking distance to your favorite downtown locations, you may find that a smaller apartment of fewer amenities are a fair trade-off. Rent prices in San Diego tend to be higher near the city center. For better deals, explore neighborhoods farther out where rents can be lower and apartment sizes may be larger. Look for areas with a higher number of available rental units — landlords with more vacancies are often more willing to offer incentives like lower rent or flexible lease terms. Keep an eye on listings for budget-friendly apartments that meet your core needs while offering a reasonable commute and access to the amenities you want.

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