
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the College West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,450 (4 Rentals)

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College West, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
College West Studio Apartments | $2,227 | $1,545 | $2,652 |
College West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,688 | $1,450 | $5,575 |
College West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,135 | $855 | $6,590 |
College West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $930 | $8,425 |
College West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $850 | $4,595 |
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Getting Around the College West Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 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 West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College West is under $2,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College West?
The cheapest apartment in College West is 64 Forty which is listed at $1,515, while the average apartment in College West costs $3,182.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College West?
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 38 regular apartments in College West 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 West?
Cheap apartments in College West have an average cost of $807 which is $2,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College West.
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