
Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA (441 Rentals)


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6nineteen

Dorado Plaza

College View

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4464 Arendo Dr

Pakeva

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Monte

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Victory on Paseo
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5156 Ewing St

5158 Ewing St

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4510 48th St, Unit 1BR, Unit 1BR

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5809 Lindo Paseo

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4473 Menlo Ave, Unit B, Unit B

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6421 Gary Ct, Unit 6419 Gary Court, Unit 6419 Gary Court

5438 Mary Lane Dr

5432 Mary Lane Dr

5436 Mary Lane Dr, Unit 4 Bedrooms-3 Baths, Unit 4 Bedrooms-3 Baths

5540 Lindo Paseo, Unit Campus Walk Condos, Unit Campus Walk Condos
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5457 Dorothy Dr

5294 Manhasset Dr

5312 Remington Rd

5027 Campanile Dr

5664 Campanile Way

5661 Campanile Way

5663 Campanile Way

4932 Campanile Dr

4770 55th St, Unit 4770 GROUND, Unit 4770 GROUND
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6331 Connie Dr

4527 49th St

6133 Dorothy Dr

6440 Montezuma Rd

4843 Collwood Blvd

Room in Shared 7 bed/3 bath home, Unit A

5256 Adams Ave

4877 Campanile Dr

5254 Adams Ave

5621 Dorothy 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 | $1,716 | $850 | $2,195 |
| College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $1,495 | $2,995 |
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,735 | $1,475 | $3,835 |
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $1,050 | $4,780 |
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $960 | $6,400 |
| College Area 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $899 | $7,700 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Area, San Diego, CA
Ranked #90
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
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 $1,495 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,272.
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 $1,475 to $3,835. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,735.
How expensive are College Area Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 49 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in College Area on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $4,780 - averaging $2,646 for the location.
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