
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA (124 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Area Studio Apartments | $2,006 | $1,495 | $2,250 |
College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $850 | $2,750 |
College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $2,100 | $3,760 |
College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,083 | $930 | $4,680 |
College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $910 | $5,200 |
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There are currently 124 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the College Area Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Vista Capri East and is listed at 600 square feet priced from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Vista Capri East | 1BR's No Patio | 600 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
Dorado Plaza | Plan A | 570 Sq Ft | $1,870 |
College View | 1x1 | 563 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
The Plaza Apartments | Plan A | 555 Sq Ft | $2,120 |
Aztec Lofts Apartments | 1x1 Renovation | 500 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
Cheapest Available College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit College Area of San Diego, CA is the 1BR's No Patio Model starting from $1,695 at Vista Capri East. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in College Area is currently $2,058. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Vista Capri East | 1BR's No Patio | $1,695 |
Dorado Plaza | Plan A | $1,870 |
The Plaza Apartments | Plan A | $2,120 |
Aztec Lofts Apartments | 1x1 Renovation | $2,195 |
College View | 1x1 | $2,750 |
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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 Vista Capri East listed at $1,695.
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 $2,058.
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 600 square feet unit starting from $1,695 at Vista Capri East.
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 693 sq ft.
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