Cheap Homes for Rent in Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)

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property at 1435 India St

1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 206 Park Blvd

206 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1080 Park Blvd

1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 427 Ninth Ave

427 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 425 W Beech St

425 W Beech St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1150 J St

1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 445 Island

445 Island

San DiegoCA92101

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 Studio 15 priced from $1,050. Peachtree Inn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,062. Here are the most affordable Core-columbia apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,591

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA

As of August 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Core-columbia area is the $3.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Gema in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Core-columbia apartment is the 1150 J Street Model at 1150 J Street, Unit 309 starting at $3,950 with a $3.44 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.
GemaB22BR,2BA$3.10
1150 J Street, Unit 3091150 J Street2BR,2BA$3.44
801 Ash St, Unit 101801 Ash St2BR,2BA$2.91
Juniper2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.25
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.59
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
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.84
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Core-columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Core-columbia?

There are currently 521 Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,011 to $24,291. There are also 192 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Core-columbia ranging from $1,300 to $18,110.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Core-columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Core-columbia ranges from $1,300 to $18,110 with an average monthly rent of $8,257.

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