Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA (370 Rentals)

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Las Palmas Apartments
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$1,895 - $2,645

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Base Rent$1,895 - $2,645
Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $2,645
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Las Palmas Apartments

5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Fifty Twenty-Five
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$719 - $1,819

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Base Rent$719 - $1,819
Total Monthly Price$719 - $1,819
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fifty Twenty-Five

5025 Collwood BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Victory on Paseo
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$1,289 - $2,690

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Base Rent$1,289 - $2,690
Total Monthly Price$1,289 - $2,690
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 4975 Tierra Baja Way
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,250
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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4975 Tierra Baja Way

San DiegoCA92115
property at 5430 Mary Lane Dr
$11,485

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Base Rent$11,485
Total Monthly Price$11,485
6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
Available Aug 7, 2027

5430 Mary Lane Dr

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 5335 Saxon St
$4,700

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Base Rent$4,700
Total Monthly Price$4,700
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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5335 Saxon St

San DiegoCA92115
property at 5027 Campanile Dr
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050
Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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5027 Campanile Dr

San DiegoCA92115
property at 4932 Campanile Dr
$5,000

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Base Rent$5,000
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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4932 Campanile Dr

San DiegoCA92115

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 4523 51st St
$2,195
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4523 51st St

San DiegoCA92115
property at 6305 Stanley Ave
$1,995
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6305 Stanley Ave

San DiegoCA92115

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College Area, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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College Area, San Diego, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including College Area, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about College Area

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the College Area area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 370 available College Area apartments priced from $719 to $10,870, with an average monthly rent of $2,086.

How much are Studio apartments in College Area?

There are currently 91 Studio Apartments in College Area with rent ranges from $1,350 to $2,195 with an average price of $1,768.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom College Area Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in College Area ranges from $850 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,973.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in College Area cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in College Area range from $819 to $4,085. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,892.

How expensive are College Area Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 48 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in College Area on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,165 to $8,349 - averaging $3,676 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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