1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA (164 Rentals)

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property at 5027 Campanile Dr
$1,050

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

San DiegoCA92115

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

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 5011 63rd St
$1,300 - $7,800
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jan 1, 2027
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5011 63rd St

San DiegoCA92115
property at 4522 52nd St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650
Total Monthly Price$1,650
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4522 52nd St

San DiegoCA92115
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Park Collwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Collwood

4501 Collwood BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115

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Alberts College
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alberts College

5460 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4447 49th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

4447 49th Street

4447 49th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Gravity Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gravity Apartments

4750 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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4424 Altadena Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4424 Altadena Ave

4424 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4505 Dawson Ave
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4505 Dawson Ave

4505 Dawson AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4540-4548 55th St
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4540-4548 55th St

4540-4548 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Casa del Sol
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Casa del Sol

4425 50th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4518 52nd St
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4518 52nd St

4518 52nd StSan Diego, CA 92115

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4515-4521 56th St
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4515-4521 56th St

4515-4521 56th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4444 49th St
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4444 49th St

4444 49th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4501 54th St
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4501 54th St

4501 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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5884 Estelle St
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5884 Estelle St

5884 Estelle StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4540 51st St
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4540 51st St

4540 51st StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4520-4528 51st St
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4520-4528 51st St

4520-4528 51st StSan Diego, CA 92115

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College Area, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the College Area area of San Diego, CA is found at 4828 and is listed at 700 square feet priced from $2,050. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
48281BR/1.0BA700 Sq Ft$2,050
4545 Contour Blvd.1BR/1.0BA700 Sq Ft$2,065
4533 Contour Blvd.1BR/1.0BA650 Sq Ft$2,065
Pakeva1x1601 Sq Ft$2,275
4447 49th Street1BR/1.0BA600 Sq Ft$1,850
Dorado PlazaPlan A570 Sq Ft$1,695
Plaza - FREE Parking Included*One Bedroom One Bathroom537 Sq Ft$1,895

Cheapest Available College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit College Area of San Diego, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,595 at Menlo / Talmadge Villas. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in College Area is currently $1,978. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Menlo / Talmadge Villas1BR/1.0BA$1,595
Dorado PlazaPlan A$1,695
4447 49th Street1BR/1.0BA$1,850
Plaza - FREE Parking Included*One Bedroom One Bathroom$1,895
48281BR/1.0BA$2,050
4533 Contour Blvd.1BR/1.0BA$2,065
4545 Contour Blvd.1BR/1.0BA$2,065
Pakeva1x1$2,275

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College Area, San Diego, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including College Area, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom College Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in College Area with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in College Area is at Menlo / Talmadge Villas listed at $1,595.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom College Area Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in College Area is $1,978.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom College Area Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in College Area is a 700 square feet unit starting from $2,050 at 4828.

What is the average size for College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in College Area is currently 642 sq ft.

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