Cheap Homes for Rent in the College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (11 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 4975 Tierra Baja Way

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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4975 Tierra Baja Way

San DiegoCA92115
property at 5011 63rd St

$1,300 - $1,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5011 63rd St

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 4860 Rolando Ct

$1,895 - $2,125

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4860 Rolando Ct

San DiegoCA92115
property at 7003 Saranac St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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7003 Saranac St, Unit 105

7003 Saranac St
San DiegoCA92115
property at 6765 Alvarado Rd

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6765 Alvarado Rd, Unit 10

6765 Alvarado Rd
San DiegoCA92120

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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 1 Bed unit found at Aztec Pacific Apartments priced from $1,795. 64Forty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable College East apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aztec Pacific Apartments1506111BR,1BA$1,795
64FortyS1Studio,1BA$1,900
PalmillaS1Studio,1BA$1,990
Aztec Lofts Apartments1505111BR,1BA$1,995
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUSPlan B - 1x11BR,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College East, CA

As of August 03, 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 4X3 D Model at Stateside starting at $1,360 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the College West 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
Stateside4X3 D4BR,3BA$0.83
Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!2x22BR,2BA$2.57
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUSPlan B - 1x11BR,1BA$2.31
AdagioTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$3.54
SETAA1 1x11BR,1BA$3.52
4767 Soria Dr, Unit Soria Drive4767 Soria Dr2BR,1BA$2.93
Atlas AlvaradoS2BStudio ,1BA$3.70
The Plaza Apartments MOVE IN BONUS!*One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.82
Aztec Pacific Apartments1506111BR,1BA$3.59

Frequently Asked Questions about College East

What type of rentals are currently available in College East?

There are currently 162 Apartments for Rent in College East, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,122 to $10,421. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College East ranging from $1,000 to $6,500.

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 $1,000 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,920.

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 $2,900 to $5,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,122.

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