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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College East Studio Apartments | $2,220 | $1,500 | $3,500 |
College East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $1,650 | $4,758 |
College East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $855 | $5,532 |
College East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,012 | $1,586 | $6,335 |
College East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $725 | $5,600 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.40 |
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" | 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
Diplomat Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom REMODELED | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
Rolando Place Apartments | 7 duplexes | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
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 | $3.40 |
Celsius Apartments | 1x1 A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
La Cuesta Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
Fleetwood - Luxurious apartment home | 5, 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
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 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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