
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA (152 Rentals)


College View

Pakeva

Aztec Lofts Apartments

Talmadge Pacific Apartments

4545 Collwood Blvd

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4510 48th St, Unit 1BR

4770 55th St, Unit 4770 GROUND

6048 Bradford St, Unit A

5310 Redding Rd
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4481 54th St

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5050 54th St

4544 El Cerrito Dr

5011 63rd St

4852 Lila Dr

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Park Collwood

Carriage House Apartments

Alberts College

Gravity Apartments

4424 Altadena Ave

4505 Dawson Ave

4540-4548 55th St

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4515-4521 56th St

4520-4528 51st St

Casa del Sol

4518 52nd St

4444 49th St

Five Gated Access Beauties

4478 N 48th St

48th Street Apartments

4441 Menlo Ave

Talmadge Manor Apartments
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El Camino Apartments

4437 51st St

4455 WINONA Ave

6036 Estelle St

4455 50th St

4432-4436 52nd St

4471 48th St

4510-4512 58th St

4501 54th St

4561-4565 Altadena Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Area Studio Apartments | $1,817 | $1,500 | $2,199 |
College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $850 | $2,995 |
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $799 | $3,835 |
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $899 | $8,288 |
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,266 | $699 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorado Plaza | Plan A | 570 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| Aztec Lofts Apartments | 150511 | 500 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
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 $1,795 at Talmadge Pacific Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in College Area is currently $1,939. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Talmadge Pacific Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,795 |
| Aztec Lofts Apartments | 150511 | $1,795 |
| Dorado Plaza | Plan A | $1,895 |
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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
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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 $1,939.
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 $1,895 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 160 sq ft.
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