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4781 SEMINOLE Dr
4781 SEMINOLE DrSan Diego, CA 92115
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $300 (3 Rentals)
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Crescent Gardens Apartments
4881 Rolando CtSan Diego, CA 92115
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4744 70th St
4744 70th StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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College East, San Diego, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College East Studio Apartments | $2,165 | $1,700 | $2,659 |
| College East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,478 | $1,700 | $3,099 |
| College East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $1,535 | $4,068 |
| College East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,279 | $2,579 | $4,599 |
| College East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,594 | $1,375 | $6,500 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in College East, CA
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the College East area is the $2.69 price per square foot 6823 Mohawk St Model at 6823 Mohawk St in the in the College East neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value College East apartment is the 3x3 A Model at The Rive San Diego starting at $1,150 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Rolando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6823 Mohawk St | 6823 Mohawk St | 3BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| The Rive San Diego | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $0.91 |
| Courtyard on 68th | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS | 2+2 Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| Diplomat Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| The Molokai Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS! | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| La Cuesta Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| The Belmont | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18... | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College East is under $2,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College East?
The cheapest apartment in College East is State which is listed at $1,824, while the average apartment in College East costs $9,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 227 regular apartments in College East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in College East?
Cheap apartments in College East have an average cost of $1,985 which is $7,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College East.
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