Cheap Homes for Rent in College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (8 Rentals)

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4860 Rolando Ct

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 $855. Vista Capri East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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$855
Vista Capri East1BR's No Patio1BR,1BA$1,695
Palmilla0x1Studio,1BA$1,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College East, CA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the College East area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2+2 Plan A - REMODEL Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $2,830. The second greatest value College East apartment is the 3bd 1.5 bath Model at Rolando Place Apartments starting at $3,250 with a $3.17 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.
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan A - REMODEL2BR,2BA$2.57
Rolando Place Apartments3bd 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$3.17
Diplomat ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.98
Dorchester "Call for Specials"One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
SETAA1 1x11BR,1BA$3.46
Molokai (RUBS)1x1 + Den1BR,1BA$2.71
La Cuesta Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.92
The Belmont1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18...1BR,1BA$3.22
Vista Capri East1 BR's W/ Patio1BR,1BA$2.99
4857 College Ave, Unit 3084857 College Ave1BR,1BA$3.36

Frequently Asked Questions about College East

What type of rentals are currently available in College East?

There are currently 161 Apartments for Rent in College East, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $5,315. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College East ranging from $1,900 to $9,500.

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 $1,900 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,939.

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 $3,000 to $5,315, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,250 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,375.

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