Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (8 Rentals)

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5634 Mary Lane Dr
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5634 Mary Lane Dr

San Diego, CA 92115
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Winona Towers
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Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4568 Altadena Ave
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4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Cheapest Available College West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College West area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Union Grantville priced from $1,595. College View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,890. Here are the most affordable College West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,595
College View4x4-F4BR,4BA$1,890
PR Talmadge Apartments1x1 Pelican Point Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College West, CA

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the College West area is the $2.46 price per square foot 2/2.5 Model at 4535-4537 52nd St. in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value College West apartment is the B1 Model at IMT Mission Valley starting at $3,090 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the College West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4535-4537 52nd St.2/2.52BR,2.5BA$2.46
IMT Mission ValleyB12BR,2BA$2.83
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 12BR,2BA$2.85
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
4857 College Ave, Unit 204857 College Ave2BR,1BA$2.82
4516-4540 60th Street2/22BR,2BA$3.04
5831 Adelaide Ave, Unit CONDO5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
PradoThe Essex1BR,1BA$2.92
Talmadge on 44th1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.14
PR Talmadge Apartments1x1 Pelican Point Upgrade1BR,1BA$3.19

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in College West?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College West Apartment is $1,995 at PR Talmadge Apartments.

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

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

What is the most affordable College West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at College View and starts from $2,140.

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