
Studio Apartments for Rent in the College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (53 Rentals)


Iconic on Alvarado

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64Forty

Palmilla

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7221 Mohawk St

5168 Tipton St

Molokai Apartments!

5380 Reservoir Dr

6603-6625 Reservoir Ct
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7290 Mohawk St

7169-7179 Mohawk St

5120 70th St

6153 Montezuma Rd

7267 Saranac St

Casa De Alvarado

7219-7221 Mohawk St

6614 Reservoir Ln

6849-6851 Amherst St

6868-6876 Amherst St
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6211 Stanley Ave

4637 Soria Dr

6235 Stanley Ave

4739-4741 67th St

6831-33 Amherst St

6650 Amherst

Wellington Townhomes

Montezuma Manor

4805 70th St

6210 Stanley Ave
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El Castillo

7012 Amherst St

6757-6763 Amherst St

5061 72nd St

7232 El Cajon Blvd

La Mesa Colony Townhomes

6875-6877 Amherst St

4817-4821 68th St

Amherst Palms

6772 Solita Ave
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6757-6765 El Cajon Blvd

Amherst Aztec

5425 Kiowa Dr

7105 Amherst St

La Mesa Townhouse

Lake Murray Mobile Home Park

Lake Murray Woodlands

Modern Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments in La Mesa Near Lake Murray

7350 La Mesita 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 | $2,186 | $1,819 | $2,659 |
| College East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $1,375 | $3,161 |
| College East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $1,535 | $5,453 |
| College East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,921 | $2,579 | $5,011 |
| College East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,797 | $1,355 | $4,900 |
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Largest Available College East Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the College East area of San Diego, CA is found at Modern Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments in La Mesa Near Lake Murray and is listed at 500 square feet priced from $1,845. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments in La Mesa Near Lake Murray | 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,... | 500 Sq Ft | $1,845 |
| Palmilla | S1 | 485 Sq Ft | $1,931 |
| 64Forty | S1 | 467 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| Iconic on Alvarado | S1 | 399 Sq Ft | $1,960 |
Cheapest Available College East Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit College East of San Diego, CA is the 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,... Model starting from $1,845 at Modern Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments in La Mesa Near Lake Murray. The average price for all Studio apartments in College East is currently $2,186. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments in La Mesa Near Lake Murray | 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,... | $1,845 |
| Palmilla | S1 | $1,931 |
| Iconic on Alvarado | S1 | $1,960 |
| 64Forty | S1 | $2,000 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio College East Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in College East with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in College East is at Modern Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments in La Mesa Near Lake Murray listed at $1,845.
How much is the average rent for a Studio College East Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in College East is $2,186.
What is the largest available Studio College East Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in College East is a 500 square feet unit starting from $1,845 at Modern Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments in La Mesa Near Lake Murray.
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