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6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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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 | $2,213 | $1,545 | $3,189 |
| College East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,515 | $4,938 |
| College East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $855 | $5,416 |
| College East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,546 | $2,146 | $5,235 |
| College East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $850 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Available College East Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the College East area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $855. 64 Forty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,515. Here are the most affordable College East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rive San Diego | 4x4 B | 4BR,4BA | $855 |
| 64 Forty | 1 Bedroom 50A | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
| Union Grantville | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College East, CA
As of April 25, 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 Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Diplomat Apartments starting at $2,905 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Rolando 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 |
| Diplomat Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| Rolando Place Apartments | 7 duplexes | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| Molokai (RUBS) | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| 4857 College Ave, Unit 20 | 4857 College Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Dorchester "Call for Specials" | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Veranda La Mesa | 650 | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| La Cuesta Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Vista Capri East | 1 BR's W/ Patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| State | Minor | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
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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 $2,080.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College East?
The cheapest apartment in College East is 64 Forty which is listed at $1,515, 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 30 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 $505 which is $8,895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College East.
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