Cheap Homes for Rent in College West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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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. College View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,580. 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
College View4x44BR,4BA$1,580
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College West, CA

As of November 09, 2025 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 Apartments152922- Renovated2BR,2BA$3.10
Talmadge on 44th2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.47
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit H4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.46
4857 College Ave, Unit 3014857 College Ave2BR,2BA$2.94
Union GrantvilleB22BR,2BA$1.96
Victory on Paseo3BR/2BA - Poolhouse3BR,2BA$2.65
Campus Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath- Renovated2BR,1BA$3.18
5831 Adelaide Ave, Unit back apartment5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.93

Frequently Asked Questions about College West

What type of rentals are currently available in College West?

There are currently 283 Apartments for Rent in College West, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $11,150. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College West ranging from $900 to $12,800.

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 $900 to $12,800 with an average monthly rent of $6,396.

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 $3,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $8,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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