1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA (150 Rentals)

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5020 College Ave

San DiegoCA92115

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4775 54th 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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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

4505 Dawson Ave

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

4540-4548 55th St

4540-4548 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4515-4521 56th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4515-4521 56th St

4515-4521 56th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4520-4528 51st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4520-4528 51st St

4520-4528 51st StSan Diego, CA 92115

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Casa del Sol
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa del Sol

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

4518 52nd St

4518 52nd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4444 49th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4444 49th St

4444 49th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4478 N 48th St
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4478 N 48th St

4478 N 48th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4441 Menlo Ave
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4441 Menlo Ave

4441 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4437 51st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4437 51st St

4437 51st StSan Diego, CA 92115

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4455 WINONA Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4455 WINONA Ave

4455 WINONA AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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6036 Estelle St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6036 Estelle St

6036 Estelle StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4455 50th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4455 50th St

4455 50th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4432-4436 52nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4432-4436 52nd St

4432-4436 52nd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4471 48th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4471 48th St

4471 48th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4510-4512 58th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4510-4512 58th St

4510-4512 58th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4501 54th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4501 54th St

4501 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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5884 Estelle St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5884 Estelle St

5884 Estelle StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4479-4485 54th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4479-4485 54th St

4479-4485 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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College Area, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Dorado PlazaPlan A570 Sq Ft$1,970
Aztec Lofts Apartments150511500 Sq Ft$1,895

Cheapest Available College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Aztec Lofts Apartments150511$1,895
Dorado PlazaPlan A$1,970

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Area, San Diego, CA

Ranked #80

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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

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 $2,004.

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 570 square feet unit starting from $1,970 at Dorado Plaza.

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 381 sq ft.

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