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4775 54th St
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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 | $2,121 | $1,295 | $2,704 |
| College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,860 | $1,595 | $5,655 |
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $855 | $6,540 |
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $979 | $8,440 |
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $850 | $5,600 |
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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 3 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $925. 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 | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $925 |
| Union Grantville | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| College View | 4x4-F | 4BR,4BA | $1,890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, CA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Area area is the $2.70 price per square foot 5 Beds, 4 baths Model at 5184 Walsh Way in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $6,200. The second greatest value College Area apartment is the Plan C4 Model at The Parker starting at $4,620 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Grantville 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5184 Walsh Way | 5 Beds, 4 baths | 5BR,4BA | $2.70 |
| The Parker | Plan C4 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.75 |
| The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" | 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Paseo Place | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| 4516-4540 60th Street | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| 5831 Adelaide Ave, Unit CONDO | 5831 Adelaide Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Dorado Plaza | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Topaz | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
| Vora Mission Valley | A Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.10 |
| Union Grantville | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.31 |
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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 $2,413.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Area?
The cheapest apartment in College Area is Dorado Plaza which is listed at $2,185, while the average apartment in College Area costs $9,400.
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 688 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 $977 which is $8,423 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Area.
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