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

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Winona Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4568 Altadena Ave
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4568 Altadena Ave

4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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DL Monroe
1 Bedroom Apartments

DL Monroe

4680-4690 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Alberts College
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alberts College

5460 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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5502 Adelaide Ave
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5502 Adelaide Ave

5502 Adelaide AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Villa Del Cerro
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Del Cerro

5737-5787 College AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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4477 48th St
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4477 48th St

4477 48th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Gravity Apartments
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Gravity Apartments

4750 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120

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Adelaide Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Adelaide Gardens

5532-5562 Adelaide AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Adelaide Gardens
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Adelaide Gardens

5510 Adelaide AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4437 51st St
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4437 51st St

4437 51st StSan Diego, CA 92115
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6036 Estelle St
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6036 Estelle St

6036 Estelle StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4455 50th St
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4455 50th St

4455 50th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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College West
1 Bedroom Apartments

College West

5445 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4444 49th St
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4444 49th St

4444 49th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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46th St
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46th St

4375 46th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4501 54th St
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4501 54th St

4501 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Villa Nova
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Nova

6245 Stanley AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4471 48th St
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4471 48th St

4471 48th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4510-4512 58th St
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4510-4512 58th St

4510-4512 58th StSan Diego, CA 92115

College Area, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 750 square feet priced from $2,594. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Vora Mission ValleyE 1x1750 Sq Ft$2,594
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex701 Sq Ft$2,195
VORA LUX1B701 Sq Ft$2,649
Union GrantvilleA4646 Sq Ft$2,350
Vista Capri East1BR's No Patio600 Sq Ft$1,695
Dorado PlazaPlan A570 Sq Ft$2,020
College View1x1563 Sq Ft$2,750

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 $2,714. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista Capri East1BR's No Patio$1,695
Dorado PlazaPlan A$2,020
The Plaza ApartmentsPlan A$2,020
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex$2,195
Union GrantvilleA2$2,250
Vora Mission ValleyC 1x1$2,473
VORA LUX1A$2,537
College View1x1$2,750

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College Area, San Diego, CA

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including College Area, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $2,714.

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 750 square feet unit starting from $2,594 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 440 sq ft.

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