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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (4 Rentals)
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College East, San Diego, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College East Studio Apartments | $2,285 | $1,857 | $3,255 |
| College East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,681 | $1,695 | $4,938 |
| College East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,681 | $855 | $5,316 |
| College East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,738 | $3,000 | $5,235 |
| College East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $850 | $4,900 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in College East, CA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the College East area is the $2.65 price per square foot 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $2,910. The second greatest value College East apartment is the B2 Model at Canyon View Apartments starting at $2,900 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the College East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" | 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Canyon View Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Diplomat Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| Rolando Place Apartments | 7 duplexes | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| Celsius Apartments | 2X2 B | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| 4857 College Ave, Unit 20 | 4857 College Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Dorchester "Call for Specials" | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| SETA | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| La Cuesta Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Vista Capri East | 1 BR's W/ Patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Getting Around the College East Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College East is under $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College East?
The cheapest apartment in College East is Vista Capri East which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in College East costs $9,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College East?
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 46 regular apartments in College East 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 East?
Cheap apartments in College East have an average cost of $719 which is $8,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College East.
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