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Koll Center
505 W BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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900 F Street
900 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenth&G
707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pinnacle on The Park
424 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Griffis East Village
688 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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600 Front Apartments
600 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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13th & Market
1330-1350 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Idea1 Apartments
899 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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K1 Apartments
330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,293 - $5,005
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625 Broadway
625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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4th and J
372 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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ALX
300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Radian
675 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,373 - $7,164
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Diega
702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,384 - $6,989
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Vora Mission Valley
4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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$2,385 - $5,190
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Rowyn
3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Atlas Alvarado
6535 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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IMT Mission Valley
10343 San Diego Mission RdSan Diego, CA 92108
850 State St, Unit 328
850 State St
San DiegoCA92101
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Il Palazzo Apartments
2040 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Elowen
8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Flora + Fauna
2191 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,572 - $12,056
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Stanza Little Italy
310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Concert Residences
955 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Broadway Towers
1150 E StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Broadstone Soren
5550 Kearny Mesa RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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River Run Village
2225-2295 River Run DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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Instrata Little Italy
1980 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,662 - $5,019
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Gema San Diego Townhomes
1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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AV8 Little Italy
2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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West Park
7777 Westside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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Broadstone Mission Valley
1908 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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Eighteen Ten State St
1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Torrey
1200 Front StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$2,727 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments
110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Strata
969-969 Market StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alexan Camellia
4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Vive on The Park
8725 Ariva CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Valentina by Alta
1919 Pacific HwySan Diego, CA 92101
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The Brynn
2525 Via AltaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Pacific Ridge
5945 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92110
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The Lindley
1331 Columbia StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Loft2015 Apartments
2015 Hancock StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Avia La Jolla
6345 Gullstrand StSan Diego, CA 92122
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1240 India St
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Veranda La Mesa
5353 Baltimore DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Union Apartments
245 Bonita Glen DrChula Vista, CA 91910
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Del Oro on Broadway
986 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91911
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Columbia, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $2,721 | $1,751 | $4,588 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,955 | $2,619 | $10,000+ |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,800 | $2,579 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Koll Center priced from $1,751. 900 F Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koll Center | Medium Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,751 |
| 900 F Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Entrada | S5 Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,897 |
| Veranda La Mesa | 500 | Studio,1BA | $2,044 |
| Idea1 Apartments | S02 | Studio,1BA | $2,192 |
| K1 Apartments | ST-D | Studio,1BA | $2,277 |
| Union Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Griffis East Village | Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| 4th and J | Coronado | Studio,1BA | $2,299 |
| 625 Broadway | Floorplan M | Studio,1BA | $2,308 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $3.50 price per square foot H Model at Pacific Ridge in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Sardinia Salita Model at Avia La Jolla starting at $4,018 with a $3.61 price per square foot in the University City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Ridge | H | 3BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Avia La Jolla | Sardinia Salita | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
| IMT Mission Valley | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Strata | Plan C (A1C) | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| 600 Front Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.41 |
| Tenth&G | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Del Oro on Broadway | WAITLIST | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Griffis East Village | Enterprise | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| 900 F Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Koll Center | Medium Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia is at Koll Center listed at $1,751.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $2,095 at 900 F Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is starting from $2,619 at River Run Village.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vora Mission Valley and starts from $3,823.
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