
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (46 Rentals)


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Villa De Oro Apartments

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1080 Park Blvd, Unit 710

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1400 Broadway, Unit 1402, Unit 1402

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The Sterling

2120 State Street

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445 Island Ave

1642 7th Ave

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Core-columbia, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Core-columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core-columbia Studio Apartments | $2,477 | $900 | $3,665 |
Core-columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Core-columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,960 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
| Core-columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,161 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Core-columbia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Core-columbia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Core-columbia is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Core-columbia?
The cheapest apartment in Core-columbia is Villa De Oro Apartments which is listed at $1,885, while the average apartment in Core-columbia costs $5,392.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Core-columbia?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 58 regular apartments in Core-columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Core-columbia?
Cheap apartments in Core-columbia have an average cost of $146 which is $5,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Core-columbia.
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