Cheap Homes for Rent in College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)

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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. State has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,685. 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
StateMinor1BR,1BA$1,685
Aztec Pacific Apartments1506111BR,1BA$1,795
64 FortyStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Aztec Lofts Apartments1505111BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College East, CA

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the College East area is the $2.00 price per square foot A Model at Courtyard on 68th in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value College East apartment is the 2+2 Plan C Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" starting at $2,875 with a $2.61 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.
Courtyard on 68thA2BR,2BA$2.00
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan C2BR,2BA$2.61
The Rive San Diego2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.03
Live the Dream at The Diplomat Apartments!2x22BR,2BA$2.80
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student HousingB12BR,2BA$1.80
Dorchester "Call for Specials"One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.88
The Molokai Apartments1x1 + Den1BR,1BA$2.71
La Cuesta Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.92
Fleetwood - Discover Your Retreat at Fleetwood Apartments in La Mesa1, 2, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 3...1BR,1BA$3.07
The Belmont1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18...1BR,1BA$3.06

Frequently Asked Questions about College East

What type of rentals are currently available in College East?

There are currently 164 Apartments for Rent in College East, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $12,800. There are also 146 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College East ranging from $1,200 to $15,000.

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 $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,674.

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 $3,105 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,375.

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