Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (4 Rentals)

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4781 SEMINOLE Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

4781 SEMINOLE Dr

4781 SEMINOLE DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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4744 70th St
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4744 70th St

4744 70th StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in College East, CA

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the College East area is the $0.40 price per square foot D1 Model at Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing in the in the College East neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value College East apartment is the 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" starting at $2,910 with a $2.65 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student HousingD14BR,4BA$0.40
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan A - REMODEL2BR,2BA$2.65
Diplomat ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom REMODELED2BR,2BA$2.60
Rolando Place Apartments7 duplexes3BR,1.5BA$3.21
4857 College Ave, Unit 204857 College Ave2BR,1BA$2.82
Dorchester "Call for Specials"One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
Veranda La Mesa6501BR,1BA$3.40
Celsius Apartments1x1 A21BR,1BA$3.79
La Cuesta Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Fleetwood - Luxurious apartment home5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,...Studio ,1BA$3.79

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in College East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in College East is at Union Grantville listed at $1,832.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College East Apartment is $1,795 at Aztec Pacific Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College East is starting from $1,595 at Union Grantville.

What is the most affordable College East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rolando Place Apartments and starts from $3,295.

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