Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA (302 Rentals)

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5462 Adobe Falls Rd, Unit 7

4431 College Ave, Unit 4431
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4857 College Ave, Unit 301

6165 Montezuma Rd

4960 Rockford Dr

4718 Soria Dr

4760-62-4762 College Ave

5442 Gilbert Dr

5649 Baja Dr

5422 Adobe Falls Rd
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4520 51st

4459 1/2 52nd St

4517 Collwood Ln

5117 Remington Rd

4930 64th St

5964 Baja Dr

6249-6253 Dorothy Dr

5071-5073 55th St

6441 Montezuma Rd

5354-5356 E Falls View Dr
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6305 Stanley Ave

5115 Remington Rd

5121 Remington Rd

5317-5319 W Falls View Dr

5418 Baja Dr

5078 Madison Ave

4619 Contour Blvd

4544 El Cerrito Dr
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College Area, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| College Area Studio Apartments | $1,851 | $1,225 | $2,195 | 
| College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $850 | $2,895 | 
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $2,195 | $3,760 | 
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $930 | $4,570 | 
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,615 | $910 | $6,400 | 
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Area, San Diego, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about College Area
How much are Studio apartments in College Area?
There are currently 90 Studio Apartments in College Area with rent ranges from $1,225 to $2,195 with an average price of $1,851.
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 $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,043.
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 $2,195 to $3,760. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,749.
How expensive are College Area Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 45 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in College Area on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $930 to $4,570 - averaging $2,471 for the location.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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