Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA from $300 (46 Rentals)

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property at 5020 College Ave

$975

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1 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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5020 College Ave

San DiegoCA92115
property at 4775 54th St

$800 - $1,000

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4775 54th St

San DiegoCA92115
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Victory on Paseo
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$1,124 - $2,625
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3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Las Palmas Apartments
$1,895 - $2,745
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 20

Las Palmas Apartments

5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 6220 Stanley Ave

$2,495

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$2,495
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

6220 Stanley Ave, Unit 6220

6220 Stanley Ave
San DiegoCA92115
property at 6216 Stanley Ave

$2,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

6216 Stanley Ave

San DiegoCA92115

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Winona Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4568 Altadena Ave
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4568 Altadena Ave

4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Vista Capri East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Capri East

4666 63rd StSan Diego, CA 92115

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Villa Del Cerro
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Del Cerro

5737-5787 College AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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4477 48th St
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4477 48th St

4477 48th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Gravity Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gravity Apartments

4750 Mission Gorge PlSan Diego, CA 92120
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4611 Altadena Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4611 Altadena Ave

4611 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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College Area, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Area area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $386. Fifty Twenty-Five has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $869. Here are the most affordable College Area apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$386
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D)4BR,4BA$869
Victory on Paseo5BR/3BA - A5BR,3BA$1,124
Hardy Avenue Apartments | Walk to SDSU | 3BR for Roommates3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$1,165
Talmadge Pacific Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
College View4x44BR,4BA$1,700
Aztec Lofts Apartments1505111BR,1BA$1,895
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$1,970
PakevaStudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, CA

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Area area is the $0.23 price per square foot 4x4 B Model at The Rive San Diego in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $386. The second greatest value College Area apartment is the 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 4464 Arendo Dr starting at $4,500 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the Rolando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$0.23
4464 Arendo Dr4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$3.08
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.75
Fifty Twenty-Five2BR/2BA - Semi Private - Premium2BR,2BA$1.05
4473 Menlo Ave4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
Hardy Avenue Apartments | Walk to SDSU | 3BR for Roommates3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.30
Pakeva2x22BR,2BA$3.05
College View2x22BR,2BA$3.12
Victory on Paseo3BR/2BA - Poolhouse3BR,2BA$3.04
Campus Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$3.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Area Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Area Apartment is $1,895 at Aztec Lofts Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Area is starting from $1,009 at Fifty Twenty-Five.

What is the most affordable College Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hardy Avenue Apartments | Walk to SDSU | 3BR for Roommates and starts from $1,165.

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