
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,650 (5 Rentals)


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4869 Benton Way, Unit New Private Apartment
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 | $2,192 | $1,650 | $2,659 |
| College East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $1,375 | $3,099 |
| College East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $1,323 | $5,066 |
| College East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,179 | $2,579 | $4,599 |
| College East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,107 | $995 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College East?
The cheapest apartment in College East is 64Forty which is listed at $1,787, while the average apartment in College East costs $2,651.
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 4 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 $157 which is $2,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College East.
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