Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (43 Rentals)

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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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La Maison
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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Vera Cortez Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Continental
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Continental

320 W Cedar StSan 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,1BA$974
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Harrington Heights - Affordable HousingStudio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,301
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,591
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Core-columbia area is the $2.61 price per square foot 152322T- Renovated Model at Golden Pacific Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Core-columbia apartment is the B2 Model at Gema starting at $3,600 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Balboa Park 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.
Golden Pacific Apartments152322T- Renovated2BR,2BA$2.61
GemaB22BR,2BA$3.10
Juniper2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.20
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.16
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.04
900 F Street2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.86
Yale Lofts789 11th Avenue2BR,1BA$2.32
Arrive Broadway LoftsQuarter StudioStudio ,1BA$3.07
Horton 4th AvenueStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.69
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.30

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Core-Columbia, San Diego, CA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Core-columbia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Core-columbia is at Trolley Court listed at $974.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Core-columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Core-columbia Apartment is $1,704 at Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Core-columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Core-columbia is starting from $1,950 at Yale Lofts.

What is the most affordable Core-columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Core-columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pinnacle Broadway and starts from $3,855.

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