Cheap Homes for Rent in College West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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property at 4821 Monroe Ave

$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4821 Monroe Ave

San DiegoCA92115

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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 5 Beds unit found at Victory on Paseo priced from $871. Fifty Twenty-Five has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable College West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Victory on Paseo5BR/3BA - A5BR,3BA$871
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D)4BR,4BA$890
College View4x44BR,4BA$1,650
Talmadge Pacific Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Aztec Lofts Apartments6165-041BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College West, CA

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the College West area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3x3 A Model at Topaz in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value College West apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Talmadge Canyon Park starting at $2,550 with a $2.55 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.
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.76
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 12BR,2BA$2.55
Mission Pacific Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.72
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit B4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
Hardy Avenue ApartmentsAvailable now and for Fall 2025 - Steps to SDSU...3BR,2BA$4.02
Aztec Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$4.53
Victory on Paseo3BR/2BA - Poolhouse3BR,2BA$2.65
Campus Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath- Renovated2BR,1BA$3.18
Union GrantvilleA31BR,1BA$4.05
Aztec Lofts Apartments6165-041BR,1BA$3.79

Frequently Asked Questions about College West

What type of rentals are currently available in College West?

There are currently 287 Apartments for Rent in College West, CA with pricing that ranges from $855 to $11,150. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College West ranging from $1,000 to $12,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College West ranges from $1,000 to $12,750 with an average monthly rent of $6,632.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in College West?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in College West range from $930 to $3,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,495 to $8,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $875.

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