
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA from $1,595 (3 Rentals)
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 | $2,178 | $1,595 | $2,690 |
College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,847 | $1,595 | $5,555 |
College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,204 | $855 | $6,580 |
College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $979 | $8,485 |
College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $850 | $5,600 |
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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 $2,666.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Area?
The cheapest apartment in College Area is Union Grantville which is listed at $1,832, 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 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 $977 which is $8,423 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Area.
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