Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Vantaggio Little Italy
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Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community

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The Helm - Affordable Housing

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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 |
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Core-columbia Studio Apartments | $2,547 | $974 | $4,692 |
Core-columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,353 | $1,011 | $10,000+ |
Core-columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,880 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
Core-columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,580 | $3,355 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Trolley Court | Standard | Studio,1BA | $974 |
Studio 15 | Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Peachtree Inn | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
Harrington Heights - Affordable Housing | Studio - 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,301 |
Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Island Flats | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,591 |
WLA Windsor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
The Helm - Affordable Housing | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Golden Pacific Apartments | 152322T- Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
Gema | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
Juniper | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
600 Front Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.04 |
900 F Street | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
Yale Lofts | 789 11th Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Arrive Broadway Lofts | Quarter Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.07 |
Horton 4th Avenue | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
Jade Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
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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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