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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA from $719 (61 Rentals)
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4770 55th St, Unit 4770 ROOM
4770 55th St
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5119 Remington Rd
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5027 Campanile Dr
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Hardy Avenue Apartments
5584 Hardy AveSan Diego, CA 92115
4975 Tierra Baja Way
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$1,289 - $2,715
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Victory on Paseo
5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
4518-4522 52nd St
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4444 Menlo Ave
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4483 1/2 48th St
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6258-62645 Stanley Ave
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6250-6264.5-62645 Stanley Ave
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Dorado Plaza
6263 Acorn StSan Diego, CA 92115
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$1,695Studio Apartments Available Sep 14
Talmadge Pacific Apartments
4470 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92115
4459 1/2-4455-52 Dawson Ave
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Campus Village 4
4430 Dayton StSan Diego, CA 92115
4496 1/2-4496 1/2 48th St
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4496 1/2 48th St
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$1,800
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4767 Soria Dr, Unit Soria Drive
4767 Soria DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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$1,895 - $2,645
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Las Palmas Apartments
5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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6150 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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College View
5420 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
4628 Altadena Ave.
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4630 Altadena Ave.
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6305 Stanley Ave
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4743 Choctaw Dr
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4467 Dawson Ave
4467 Dawson AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Pakeva
5310 Adobe Falls RdSan Diego, CA 92120
4836 1/2 Art St
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$2,150
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5025 College Ave, Unit College Ave Apartment
5025 College AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4709 Soria Dr
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4523 51st St
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$2,200
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4510 48th St, Unit 1BR
4510 48th StSan Diego, CA 92115
5254 Adams Ave
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Aztec Lofts Apartments
6159 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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$2,295
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Base Rent$2,295
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4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K
4473 Menlo AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)
5252 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
6211 Mesita Dr
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5492 Drover Dr
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Winona Towers
4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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5011 63rd St
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Wesley Terrace Apartments
5343 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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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
San DiegoCA92115
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Vista Capri East
4666 63rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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5841-5843 El Cajon Blvd
5841-5843 El Cajon BlvdSan 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
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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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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 Fifty Twenty-Five priced from $719. The Rive San Diego has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here are the most affordable College Area apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty Twenty-Five | 4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D) | 4BR,4BA | $719 |
| The Rive San Diego | 4x4 B | 4BR,4BA | $1,034 |
| Hardy Avenue Apartments | Limited Availability- $500 Off! - Steps to SDSU... | 3BR,2BA | $1,165 |
| Victory on Paseo | 4BR/2BA - Penthouse | 4BR,2BA | $1,490 |
| Menlo / Talmadge Villas | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Dorado Plaza | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 4447 49th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Plaza - FREE Parking Included* | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| College View | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, CA
As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Area area is the $0.78 price per square foot 8 Bedroom Studio Suites Model at 6nineteen in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value College Area apartment is the 4BR/2BA - Vista AR Model at Prisma Student Housing starting at $865 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the College West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6nineteen | 8 Bedroom Studio Suites | Studio ,1BA | $0.78 |
| Prisma Student Housing | 4BR/2BA - Vista AR | 4BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| Cerca Student Housing | 3BR/2BA - Orbit - D | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Victory on Paseo | 4BR/2BA - Penthouse | 4BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| The Rive San Diego | 2x2 B | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Paseo Place | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Monte | 3x2 G | 4BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Hardy Avenue Apartments | Limited Availability- $500 Off! - Steps to SDSU... | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Stateside | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| 4767 Soria Dr, Unit Soria Drive | 4767 Soria Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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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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