Cheap Homes for Rent in College East Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (16 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. 64 Forty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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
64 FortyStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
StateMinor1BR,1BA$1,850
PalmillaS1Studio,1BA$1,867
The Belmont1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18...1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College East, CA

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the College East area is the $1.02 price per square foot 4x4 A Model at The Rive San Diego in the in the Rolando neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value College East apartment is the 2+2 Plan F Model at The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials" starting at $2,710 with a $2.46 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 Rive San Diego4x4 A4BR,4BA$1.02
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan F2BR,2BA$2.46
4558 Judson Way4558 Judson Way3BR,1.5BA$2.94
4857 College Ave, Unit 3014857 College Ave2BR,2BA$2.94
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student HousingB12BR,2BA$1.80
Diplomat ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.86
The SolsticeTwo bedroom / One bath2BR,1BA$2.55
Dorchester "Call for Specials"One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.61
La Cuesta Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.92
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 168 Apartments for Rent in College East, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $12,800. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College East ranging from $850 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 $850 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,910.

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 $2,895 to $4,634, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,698 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,375.

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