1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA (136 Rentals)

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College Area, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Area Studio Apartments | $2,193 | $1,857 | $2,579 |
College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $1,550 | $5,645 |
College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,175 | $855 | $6,580 |
College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,088 | $930 | $8,080 |
College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $850 | $4,600 |
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Largest Available College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the College Area area of San Diego, CA is found at Vora Mission Valley and is listed at 811 square feet priced from $2,578. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Vora Mission Valley | F 1x1 | 811 Sq Ft | $2,578 |
Prado Apartments | The Florence | 727 Sq Ft | $2,310 |
The Village Mission Valley | Plan D | 719 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
VORA LUX | 1A | 674 Sq Ft | $2,699 |
Union Grantville | A4 | 646 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
Vista Capri East | 1BR's No Patio | 600 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
Dorado Plaza | Plan A | 570 Sq Ft | $1,970 |
College View | 1x1 | 563 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
The Plaza Apartments | Plan A | 555 Sq Ft | $2,020 |
Cheapest Available College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit College Area of San Diego, CA is the 1BR's No Patio Model starting from $1,695 at Vista Capri East. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in College Area is currently $2,793. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Vista Capri East | 1BR's No Patio | $1,695 |
The Plaza Apartments | Plan A | $2,020 |
Dorado Plaza | Plan A | $2,045 |
64 Forty | 1 Bedroom | $2,100 |
Union Grantville | A2 | $2,250 |
Prado Apartments | The Essex | $2,295 |
Vora Mission Valley | C 1x1 | $2,489 |
VORA LUX | 1C | $2,661 |
College View | 1x1 | $2,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom College Area Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in College Area with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in College Area is at Vista Capri East listed at $1,695.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom College Area Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in College Area is $2,793.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom College Area Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in College Area is a 811 square feet unit starting from $2,578 at Vora Mission Valley.
What is the average size for College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in College Area is currently 502 sq ft.
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