
Apartments for Rent in the College Area San Diego, CA (370 Rentals) Page 2 of 8


6328 Cleo St

4709 Soria Dr

4444 Menlo Ave

4544 El Cerrito Dr

6250-6264.5-62645 Stanley Ave

5478 Mary Ln Dr

5540 Lindo Paseo

5048 54th St

5529 Dorothy Dr
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4904 54th St

5310 Prosperity Ln

4926 54th St

4902 54th St

5705 Mary Ln Dr

5539 Baja Dr

5357 Redding Rd

5359 Redding Rd

5744 Mary Ln Dr

5222 Countryside Dr
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5240 Prosperity Ln

4849 54th St

4827 Collwood Blvd

5613 Campanile Way

5721 Campanile Way

5026 Collwood Way

4618 Collwood Ln

5005 Collwood Way

5077 Rockford Dr

5017 College Ave

4727 Redland Dr

5492 Drover Dr

5543 Adobe Falls Rd

5452 Adobe Falls Rd

5727 Adobe Falls Rd

6243 Dorothy Dr

5432 Adobe Falls Rd

4545 Collwood Blvd

5104 63rd St

6211 Mesita Dr

5114 63rd St

4988 63rd St

5011 63rd St

4501 Collwood Blvd

6331 Connie Dr

6228 Stewart St

4947 63rd St

4515 55th St

4517 55th St

5169 Tipton St
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 | $1,768 | $1,350 | $2,195 |
| College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $850 | $2,995 |
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $819 | $4,085 |
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,676 | $1,165 | $8,349 |
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $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 | $2,978 | $2,350 | $4,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,790 | $3,695 | $7,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,420 | $3,895 | $5,000 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $4,412 | $875 | $8,000 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $5,139 | $4,300 | $6,000 |
| 7 Bedroom Homes | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
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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, September 11, 2026, there are currently 370 available College Area apartments priced from $719 to $10,870, with an average monthly rent of $2,086.
How much are Studio apartments in College Area?
There are currently 91 Studio Apartments in College Area with rent ranges from $1,350 to $2,195 with an average price of $1,768.
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 $1,973.
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 $1,892.
How expensive are College Area Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 48 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in College Area on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,165 to $8,349 - averaging $3,676 for the location.
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