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College Area, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$855
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,595
Vista Capri East1BR's No Patio1BR,1BA$1,695
College View4x4-F4BR,4BA$1,890
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$2,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, CA

As of May 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ParkerPlan C43BR,2.5BA$2.79
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$2.07
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.29
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
4857 College Ave, Unit 204857 College Ave2BR,1BA$2.82
Las Palmas Apartments2x1a-R2BR,1BA$2.90
5831 Adelaide Ave5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.66
PakevaStudioStudio ,1BA$3.08
4577 50th St, Unit A4577 50th St1BR,1BA$2.61
Vista Capri East1 BR's W/ Patio1BR,1BA$2.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Area

What type of rentals are currently available in College Area?

There are currently 304 Apartments for Rent in College Area, CA with pricing that ranges from $792 to $9,400. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Area ranging from $1,000 to $9,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College Area ranges from $1,000 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $5,181.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in College Area?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in College Area range from $930 to $4,915, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,450 to $8,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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