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6263 Acorn StSan Diego, CA 92115
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6150 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
6305 Stanley Ave
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4743 Choctaw Dr
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5025 College Ave, Unit College Ave Apartment
5025 College AveSan Diego, CA 92115
4709 Soria Dr
San DiegoCA92115
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4510 48th St, Unit 1BR
4510 48th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Pakeva
5310 Adobe Falls RdSan Diego, CA 92120
5254 Adams Ave
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Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)
5252 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
5011 63rd St
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4568 Altadena Ave
4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Menlo / Talmadge Villas
4423 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92115
4522 52nd St
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4666 63rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Waring Gardens
5320-5340 Adobe Falls RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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4447 49th Street
4447 49th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Villa Del Cerro
5737-5787 College AveSan Diego, CA 92120
4515 55th St
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College Campanile - Historical Access
5691 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
4517 55th St
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4416 47th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4828 Art StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4533 Contour Blvd.
4533-4535 Contour BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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4545 Contour BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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4541 Contour Blvd.
4541 Contour BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Gravity Apartments
4750 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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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 | $1,848 | $1,650 | $2,195 |
College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $850 | $2,995 |
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $819 | $4,085 |
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,565 | $1,000 | $8,376 |
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $719 | $9,166 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Area is under $1,915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Area?
The cheapest apartment in College Area is Menlo / Talmadge Villas which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in College Area costs $1,895.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Area?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 48 regular apartments in College Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in College Area?
Cheap apartments in College Area have an average cost of $809 which is $1,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Area.
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