Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA Under $2,000 (57 Rentals)

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Las Palmas Apartments
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$1,895 - $2,645

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Las Palmas Apartments

5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Fifty Twenty-Five
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$719 - $1,819

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Base Rent$719 - $1,819
Total Monthly Price$719 - $1,819
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fifty Twenty-Five

5025 Collwood BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Victory on Paseo
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$1,289 - $2,715

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Base Rent$1,289 - $2,715
Total Monthly Price$1,289 - $2,715
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 4975 Tierra Baja Way
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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4975 Tierra Baja Way

San DiegoCA92115
property at 5027 Campanile Dr
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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5027 Campanile Dr

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 4518-4522 52nd St
$1,350 - $1,650
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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4518-4522 52nd St

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 6305 Stanley Ave
$1,995
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6305 Stanley Ave

San DiegoCA92115
property at 5011 63rd St
$1,300 - $7,800
1 To 6 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jan 1, 2027
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5011 63rd St

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 4522 52nd St
$1,650

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4522 52nd St

San DiegoCA92115
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4447 49th Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4447 49th Street

4447 49th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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The Essential
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Essential

5595 Lindo PaseoSan 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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Waring Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waring Gardens

5320-5340 Adobe Falls RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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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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College Area, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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College Area, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Area

How much are Studio apartments in College Area?

There are currently 88 Studio Apartments in College Area with rent ranges from $1,650 to $2,195 with an average price of $1,848.

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 $850 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,978.

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 $819 to $4,085. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,925.

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 $1,000 to $8,376 - averaging $3,565 for the location.

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