Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

Vantaggio Little Italy

1808 Third Ave

Villa De Oro Apartments

WLA 509 Park

1556 Second Ave

Horton 4th Avenue

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Entrada

787 11th Ave, Unit 787 11th Avenue

900 F Street

1928 Third Ave

Market Street Square

Pinnacle on The Park

The Historic Sterling in Downtown San Diego!
Core-columbia, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Core-columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Core-columbia Studio Apartments | $2,710 | $1,062 | $10,000+ |
Core-columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,508 | $1,551 | $10,000+ |
Core-columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,093 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
Core-columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,649 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Core-columbia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Core-columbia area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. Vantaggio Little Italy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Core-columbia apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Peachtree Inn | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Windsor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
2330 Union St | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Horton 4th Avenue | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
The Historic Sterling in Downtown San Diego! | Studio 380sf 101, 201, 301, 401 | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
2311 4th Ave | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,705 |
Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern ... | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Core-columbia area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2E-1 Model at F11 East Village in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,324. The second greatest value Core-columbia apartment is the Plan U (C2) Model at Strata starting at $3,966 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Core-columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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F11 East Village | 2E-1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
Strata | Plan U (C2) | 3BR,2BA | $3.16 |
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Arrive Broadway Lofts | Bond Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
Villa De Oro Apartments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
787 11th Ave, Unit 787 11th Avenue | 787 11th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Where Convenience meets Comfort at the Leo | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Horton 4th Avenue | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.28 |
Market Street Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
2311 4th Ave | 0/1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Core-columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Core-columbia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Core-columbia is at Peachtree Inn listed at $1,062.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Core-columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Core-columbia Apartment is $1,995 at Where Convenience meets Comfort at the Leo.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Core-columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Core-columbia is starting from $2,200 at Villa De Oro Apartments.
What is the most affordable Core-columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Core-columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pinnacle Broadway and starts from $3,875.
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