
Apartments for Rent in the College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (232 Rentals)


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5025 College Ave, Unit College Ave Apartment

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6757 Saranac St, Unit 6757 Saranac St
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6171 Montezuma Rd, Unit 6171

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4767 Soria Dr, Unit Soria Drive

6740 Amherst St

6765 Alvarado Rd, Unit 10

6783 Alvarado Rd

6851 Mohawk St

6849 Mohawk St

6953 Saranac St

7003 Saranac St, Unit 105

0 Gary St
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6252 Stewart St, Unit SI ID1590321P

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5976 Baja Dr, Unit SI ID1579410P

6133 Dorothy Dr

7045-7045 Saranac St

7110-7114 Mohawk St

6773 Mohawk St

7118-7122 Amherst St

5067 Alumni Pl

6258-62645 Stanley Ave

6305 Stanley Ave
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4810-4812 68th St

6250-6264.5-62645 Stanley Ave

5140 Catoctin Dr

6328 Cleo St

4823 Catoctin Dr

6663 Reservoir Ln

4709 Soria Dr

6851 Alvarado Rd

5215-5217 Catoctin Dr

6406 Shane Pl
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College East, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College East Studio Apartments | $2,176 | $1,650 | $2,659 |
| College East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $1,375 | $4,395 |
| College East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,996 | $1,323 | $5,103 |
| College East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,201 | $2,579 | $4,599 |
| College East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,107 | $995 | $10,000+ |
How much does it cost to rent a home in College East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,855 | $2,200 | $3,995 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,958 | $2,900 | $5,495 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,857 | $995 | $5,500 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $4,587 | $1,250 | $5,500 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $4,827 | $900 | $6,000 |
| 7 Bedroom Homes | $4,900 | $4,900 | $4,900 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including College East, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about College East
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the College East area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 232 available College East apartments priced from $995 to $20,000, with an average monthly rent of $2,885.
How much are Studio apartments in College East?
There are currently 53 Studio Apartments in College East with rent ranges from $1,650 to $2,659 with an average price of $2,176.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom College East Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in College East ranges from $1,375 to $4,395 with an average monthly rent of $2,492.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in College East cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in College East range from $1,323 to $5,103. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,996.
How expensive are College East Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 34 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in College East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,579 to $4,599 - averaging $3,201 for the location.
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