
Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA (393 Rentals) Page 2 of 8


6305 Stanley Ave

6328 Cleo St

6249-6253 Mary Ln Dr

5024 54th St

4823 Catoctin Dr

4521-4523 Winona Ave

5478 Mary Ln Dr

5621 Dorothy Dr

5119 Remington Rd
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6249-6253 Dorothy Dr

5354-5356 E Falls View Dr

4709 Soria Dr

5050 54th St

4544 El Cerrito Dr

5540 Lindo Paseo

5002 54th St

5529 Dorothy Dr

5410 Baja Dr

5310 Prosperity Ln
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5220 Joan Ct

5705 Mary Ln Dr

5357 Redding Rd

5359 Redding Rd

5744 Mary Ln Dr

5326 Saxon St

5640 Dorothy Way

5222 Countryside Dr

4849 54th St

4827 Collwood Blvd

5613 Campanile Way

5633 Campanile Way

5721 Campanile Way

5763 Baja Dr

4618 Collwood Ln

5005 Collwood Way

5484 Redding Rd

5077 Rockford Dr

4971 Cresita Dr

5017 College Ave

5492 Drover Dr

4929 College Ave

5543 Adobe Falls Rd

6165 Mary Ln Dr

6204 Mary Ln Dr

4319 Collwood Ln

4852 Lila Dr

5727 Adobe Falls Rd

5106 E Falls View Dr

5339 W Falls View Dr
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 | $1,852 | $1,650 | $2,199 |
| College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $850 | $2,995 |
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $819 | $4,145 |
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $899 | $7,961 |
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $719 | $10,000+ |
How much does it cost to rent a home in College Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,856 | $2,350 | $3,495 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,089 | $2,895 | $5,495 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,622 | $3,500 | $5,600 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $5,541 | $4,200 | $8,000 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $5,881 | $4,900 | $7,950 |
| 7 Bedroom Homes | $5,200 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about College Area
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the College Area area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, July 28, 2026, there are currently 393 available College Area apartments priced from $719 to $10,768, with an average monthly rent of $1,625.
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 $1,980.
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 $4,145. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,399.
How expensive are College Area Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 47 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in College Area on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $899 to $7,961 - averaging $3,124 for the location.
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