Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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Cedar Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gateway

550 Cedar StSan Diego, CA 92101
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CCBA Senior Garden
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

CCBA Senior Garden

438 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Living Q
Studio Apartments

Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Los Vientos
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Los Vientos

1668 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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La Maison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Maison

1818 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Essex Apartments
Studio Apartments

Essex Apartments

1910 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Barcelona
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona

326 Juniper StSan Diego, CA 92101
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J Street Flats
Studio Apartments

J Street Flats

222 J StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alcove East Village
Studio Apartments

Alcove East Village

330 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Jade Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Apartments

843 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Juniper Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Juniper Apartments

2321 2nd AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Core-columbia, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Core-columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Core-columbia area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Trolley Court priced from $974. Studio 15 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Core-columbia apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
830 Park BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Core-columbia area is the $2.71 price per square foot Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Koll Center in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Core-columbia apartment is the Lofts Model at Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) starting at $2,495 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Horton Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Core-columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Koll CenterLarge 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.58
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69
Arrive Broadway LoftsBroadway StudioStudio ,1BA$3.02
Market Street SquareLarge 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$3.08
Harborview Apartment HomesPlan I1BR,1BA$3.30
900 F StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$2.78
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.83
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.39

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Core-columbia?

The cheapest apartment in Core-columbia is 830 Park Blvd which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Core-columbia costs $5,050.

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 45 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 $246 which is $4,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Core-columbia.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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