
Apartments for Rent in the College West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (348 Rentals)


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5025 College Ave, Unit College Ave Apartment

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4767 Soria Dr, Unit Soria Drive

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5540 Lindo Paseo, Unit DOWNSTAIRS

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4510 48th St, Unit 1BR

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4473 Menlo Ave, Unit K

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6171 Montezuma Rd, Unit 6171

5432 Mary Lane Dr

4861 Collwood Blvd, Unit B

5335 Saxon St

5312 Remington Rd
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4545 Collwood Blvd

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5620 Adobe Falls Pl

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5464 Gilbert Dr

4483 1/2 48th St

4518-4522 52nd St

5519-5525 Mary Ln Dr

4459 1/2-4455-52 Dawson Ave

5503-5507 Mary Ln Dr

4410 Highland Ave

5254 Adams Ave

5976 Baja Dr

4709 Soria Dr
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College West, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College West Studio Apartments | $1,791 | $1,650 | $2,199 |
| College West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $850 | $2,995 |
| College West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $819 | $2,995 |
| College West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $899 | $4,113 |
| College West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $719 | $10,000+ |
How much does it cost to rent a home in College West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,092 | $2,350 | $4,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,027 | $3,400 | $4,950 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,694 | $3,895 | $5,250 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $5,113 | $1,250 | $8,000 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $5,923 | $4,400 | $7,950 |
| 7 Bedroom Homes | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about College West
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the College West area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, August 22, 2026, there are currently 348 available College West apartments priced from $719 to $20,000, with an average monthly rent of $2,013.
How much are Studio apartments in College West?
There are currently 90 Studio Apartments in College West with rent ranges from $1,650 to $2,199 with an average price of $1,791.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom College West Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in College West ranges from $850 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,180.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in College West cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in College West range from $819 to $2,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,701.
How expensive are College West Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 50 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in College West on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $899 to $4,113 - averaging $2,490 for the location.
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