Cheap Homes for Rent in the Columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,475 (3 Rentals)

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property at 1240 India St

$2,995 - $4,995

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1240 India St

San DiegoCA92101

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific RidgeH3BR,2BA$3.50
Avia La JollaSardinia Salita2BR,2BA$3.61
IMT Mission ValleyB22BR,2BA$2.90
StrataPlan C (A1C)1BR,1BA$3.57
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.41
Tenth&GB12BR,1BA$3.46
Del Oro on BroadwayWAITLIST1BR,1BA$3.58
Griffis East VillageEnterprise1BR,1BA$3.59
900 F Street1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$3.46
Koll CenterMedium StudioStudio ,1BA$3.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,751 to $19,687. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $2,475 to $11,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $2,475 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,863.

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