4544 El Cerrito Dr
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Victory on Paseo
5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
4619 Contour Blvd
San DiegoCA92115
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Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)
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 | $1,925 | $1,295 | $2,195 |
| College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $850 | $3,000 |
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,195 | $3,995 |
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,394 | $930 | $4,620 |
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,983 | $910 | $7,200 |
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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 5 Beds unit found at Victory on Paseo priced from $871. College View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,560. Here are the most affordable College Area apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory on Paseo | 5BR/3BA - A | 5BR,3BA | $871 |
| College View | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,560 |
| Dorado Plaza | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, CA
As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Area area is the $1.43 price per square foot 8 Bedroom Studio Suites with Balcony Model at 6nineteen in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value College Area apartment is the 3x3 Shared Model at Paseo Place starting at $1,800 with a $1.41 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 with Balcony | 3BR,3BA | $1.43 |
| Paseo Place | 3x3 Shared | 3BR,3BA | $1.41 |
| Prisma Student Housing | 4BR/2BA - View B1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Cerca Student Housing | 4BR/2BA - Globe - A | 4BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| 5462 Adobe Falls Rd, Unit 7 | 5462 Adobe Falls Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Topaz | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $1.74 |
| Talmadge Pacific Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 4473 Menlo Ave, Unit H | 4473 Menlo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| 5831 Adelaide Ave | 5831 Adelaide Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Victory on Paseo | 3BR/2BA - Poolhouse | 3BR,2BA | $2.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Area Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in College Area?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in College Area is at Pakeva listed at $2,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Area Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Area Apartment is $1,995 at Dorado Plaza.
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 $2,050 at Dorado Plaza.
What is the most affordable College Area Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap College Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Victory on Paseo and starts from $930.
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