Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $700 (44 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the College West area of San Diego.

property at 5020 College Ave

$975

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1 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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5020 College Ave

San DiegoCA92115
property at 4775 54th St

$1,000

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4775 54th St

San DiegoCA92115
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Victory on Paseo
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$1,074 - $2,625
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$1,074 - $2,625
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3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Las Palmas Apartments
$1,895 - $2,745
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$1,895 - $2,745
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 20

Las Palmas Apartments

5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Campus Village
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$2,475 - $2,795
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$2,475 - $2,795
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$2,475 - $2,795
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Campus Village

5925 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Winona Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winona Towers

4544 Winona AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4568 Altadena Ave
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4568 Altadena Ave

4568 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Talmadge on 44th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Talmadge on 44th

4471 44th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4477 48th St
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4477 48th St

4477 48th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4611 Altadena Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4611 Altadena Ave

4611 Altadena AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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Cheapest Available College West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College West area of San Diego, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Fifty Twenty-Five priced from $869. Victory on Paseo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,074. Here are the most affordable College West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D)4BR,4BA$869
Victory on Paseo5BR/3BA - A5BR,3BA$1,074
Hardy Avenue Apartments3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$1,165
Talmadge Pacific Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
College View4x44BR,4BA$1,700
Aztec Lofts1505111BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College West, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the College West 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 West apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Talmadge Canyon Park starting at $3,850 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6nineteen8 Bedroom Studio SuitesStudio ,1BA$0.78
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 23BR,3BA$2.36
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.75
Fifty Twenty-Five2BR/2BA - Semi Private - Premium2BR,2BA$1.05
4473 Menlo Ave4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
Hardy Avenue Apartments3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.30
College View2x22BR,2BA$3.12
Union GrantvilleB22BR,2BA$1.96
Victory on Paseo3BR/2BA - Poolhouse3BR,2BA$3.04
Campus Village2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$3.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College West Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College West Apartment is $1,895 at Aztec Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College West is starting from $1,019 at Fifty Twenty-Five.

What is the most affordable College West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hardy Avenue Apartments and starts from $1,165.

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