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Victory on Paseo
5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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5252 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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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 | $1,970 | $1,695 | $2,095 |
| College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $700 | $2,995 |
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,779 | $2,000 | $3,810 |
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,801 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,498 | $910 | $6,700 |
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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 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 $850. Here are the most affordable College Area apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rive San Diego | 4x4 B | 4BR,4BA | $386 |
| Fifty Twenty-Five | 4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D) | 4BR,4BA | $850 |
| Victory on Paseo | 5BR/3BA - A | 5BR,3BA | $871 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, CA
As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Area area is the $3.08 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 4464 Arendo Dr in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value College Area apartment is the Plan B1 Model at The Parker starting at $3,675 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Grantville 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4464 Arendo Dr | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| The Parker | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
| Topaz | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $1.76 |
| The Rive San Diego | 2x2 B | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| 4473 Menlo Ave, Unit H | 4473 Menlo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 4857 College Ave, Unit 301 | 4857 College Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Victory on Paseo | 3BR/2BA - Poolhouse | 3BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Campus Village Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath- Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 5831 Adelaide Ave, Unit back apartment | 5831 Adelaide Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Pakeva | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
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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 $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Area?
The cheapest apartment in College Area is Aztec Lofts Apartments which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in College Area costs $11,150.
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 30 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 $1,084 which is $10,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Area.
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