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College Area, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 College View priced from $1,530. Vista Capri East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable College Area apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College View4x44BR,4BA$1,530
Vista Capri East1BR's No Patio1BR,1BA$1,695
Talmadge Pacific Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$1,900
The Plaza ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Area area is the $3.28 price per square foot Plan B1 Model at The Parker in the in the Grantville neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value College Area apartment is the 2x2 Shared Model at Paseo Place starting at $1,339 with a $1.29 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ParkerPlan B12BR,2BA$3.28
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.29
Talmadge Pacific Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.51
Campus Village ApartmentsSpacious 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Near SDSU - Clo...3BR,2BA$3.08
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
5831 Adelaide Ave5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.80
Dorado PlazaPlan B2BR,1BA$3.46
PakevaStudioStudio ,1BA$3.08
4435 College Ave, Unit 44414435 College Ave2BR,1BA$3.62
Vista Capri East1 BR's W/ Patio1BR,1BA$2.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Area

What type of rentals are currently available in College Area?

There are currently 291 Apartments for Rent in College Area, CA with pricing that ranges from $792 to $5,000. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Area ranging from $1,110 to $8,295.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College Area ranges from $1,110 to $8,295 with an average monthly rent of $4,511.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in College Area?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in College Area range from $930 to $4,570, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,395 to $8,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $910.

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