
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA (138 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the College Area area of San Diego with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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Campus Village Apartments

College View

The Parker

4464 Arendo Dr

Pakeva

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Victory on Paseo
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5006 Collwood Way, Unit 92

5540 Lindo Paseo, Unit 5540 Lindo Paseo

4580 55th St, Unit B

5436 Mary Lane Dr, Unit 4 Bedrooms-3 Baths

4932 Campanile Dr

5432 Mary Lane Dr

5457 Dorothy Dr

4911 College Ave

5811 Lindo Paseo, Unit 1

6326 Montezuma Rd
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5438 Mary Lane Dr

5312 Remington Rd

4769 Soria Dr, Unit 4769 Soria Drive SanDiego 92115

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4853 Twain Ave, Unit SI ID1351684P

5370 W Falls View Dr

5244-5244 E Falls View Dr

5024 54th St

5728 Adelaide Ave

5543 Adobe Falls Rd

6328 Cleo St
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5478 Mary Ln Dr

5757 College Ave

5621 Dorothy Dr

5119 Remington Rd

5256 Adams Ave

4877 Campanile Dr

5056 Rockford Dr

5054 Rockford Dr

4560 College Ave

6129 Pembroke Dr
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5354-5356 E Falls View Dr

6441 Montezuma Rd

4920 63rd St

4924 64th St

5026 Collwood Way

5885 El Cajon Blvd

6033 Estelle St

5505 Adelaide Ave

5503 Adobe Falls Rd

4545 Collwood Blvd
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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 | $1,903 | $1,695 | $2,195 |
| College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,000 | $2,995 |
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $919 | $3,695 |
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,214 | $1,165 | $9,120 |
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $869 | $4,900 |
| College Area 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $1,124 | $6,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Area, San Diego, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about College Area
What is the current price range for One Bedroom College Area Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in College Area ranges from $1,000 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,004.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in College Area cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in College Area range from $919 to $3,695. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,989.
How expensive are College Area Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 49 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in College Area on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,165 to $9,120 - averaging $3,214 for the location.
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