Cheap Homes for Rent in College West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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5438 Gilbert Dr

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 $899. Fifty Twenty-Five has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $905. 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$899
Fifty Twenty-Five4BR/4BA - Semi Private - Elite (D)4BR,4BA$905
College View4x44BR,4BA$1,690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College West, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the College West area is the $1.74 price per square foot 3x3 A Model at Topaz in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value College West apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Talmadge Canyon Park starting at $2,900 with a $2.90 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$1.74
Talmadge Canyon ParkPlan 12BR,2BA$2.90
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit B4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
Aztec Campus Apartments *Parking Included*3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$4.51
PR Talmadge Apartments2x1 Talmadge Point Upgrade2BR,1BA$2.83
Union GrantvilleB22BR,2BA$1.96
Victory on Paseo3BR/2BA - Poolhouse3BR,2BA$2.77
Campus Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$3.09
Talmadge on 44th1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.74
College View1x11BR,1BA$4.88

Frequently Asked Questions about College West

What type of rentals are currently available in College West?

There are currently 289 Apartments for Rent in College West, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $8,200. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College West ranging from $1,080 to $10,295.

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 $1,080 to $10,295 with an average monthly rent of $4,985.

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 $1,050 to $3,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,975 to $8,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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