Cheap Homes for Rent in College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the College East area of San Diego.

property at 4781 73rd St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 22

4781 73rd St

La MesaCA91942
property at 4860 Rolando Ct

$1,895 - $2,125

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

4860 Rolando Ct

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 6216 Stanley Ave

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

6216 Stanley Ave

San DiegoCA92115

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Cheapest Available College East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College East area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego priced from $386. The Belmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable College East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$386
The Belmont1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18...1BR,1BA$1,875
Aztec Pacific Apartments1506111BR,1BA$1,895
Aztec Lofts Apartments1505111BR,1BA$1,895
64FortyS1Studio,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College East, CA

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the College East area is the $0.78 price per square foot 8 Bedroom Studio Suites Model at 6nineteen in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value College East apartment is the 4x4 B Model at The Rive San Diego starting at $386 with a $0.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6nineteen8 Bedroom Studio SuitesStudio ,1BA$0.78
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$0.23
Courtyard on 68thA2BR,2BA$1.83
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUSTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Atlas AlvaradoA41BR,1BA$3.15
The Solstice2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.82
Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Fleetwood Apartments1, 2, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 3...1BR,1BA$3.15
Aztec Lofts Apartments1505111BR,1BA$2.96
The Belmont1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18...1BR,1BA$3.02

Frequently Asked Questions about College East

What type of rentals are currently available in College East?

There are currently 167 Apartments for Rent in College East, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,245 to $8,200. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College East ranging from $1,200 to $12,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College East ranges from $1,200 to $12,900 with an average monthly rent of $5,361.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in College East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in College East range from $2,579 to $4,599, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,750 to $5,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,245.

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