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Victory on Paseo
5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Private bedroom in 7 bed/3 bath Home
5634 Mary Ln Dr
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Private bedroom in 7 bed/3 bath Home
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Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)
5252 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Area Studio Apartments | $2,147 | $1,650 | $2,537 |
| College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $1,550 | $5,665 |
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,073 | $855 | $6,535 |
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,965 | $930 | $4,915 |
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $850 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the College Area Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available College Area Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Area area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $855. Union Grantville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable College Area apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rive San Diego | 4x4 B | 4BR,4BA | $855 |
| Union Grantville | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| Vista Capri East | 1BR's No Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Area area is the $2.79 price per square foot Plan C4 Model at The Parker in the in the Grantville neighborhood starting from $4,680. The second greatest value College Area apartment is the 3x3 A Model at Topaz starting at $2,250 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the College West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parker | Plan C4 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.79 |
| Topaz | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $2.07 |
| Paseo Place | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| 4473 Menlo Ave, Unit O | 4473 Menlo Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| 4857 College Ave, Unit 20 | 4857 College Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Las Palmas Apartments | 2x1a-R | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 5831 Adelaide Ave | 5831 Adelaide Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Pakeva | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
| 4577 50th St, Unit A | 4577 50th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Vista Capri East | 1 BR's W/ Patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Area is under $2,174.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Area?
The cheapest apartment in College Area is Vista Capri East which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in College Area costs $4,174.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Area?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 42 regular apartments in College Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in College Area?
Cheap apartments in College Area have an average cost of $829 which is $3,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Area.
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