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property at 427 Ninth Ave

427 Ninth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 1435 India St

1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 450 J St

450 J St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 330 J St

330 J St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 777 Sixth Ave

777 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 1465 C St

1465 C St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 321 Tenth Ave

321 Tenth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 300 W Beech St

300 W Beech St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1970 Columbia St

1970 Columbia St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 550 15th St

550 15th St

San DiegoCA92101
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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 Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. Vantaggio Little Italy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Core-columbia apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peachtree InnStandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Vantaggio Little ItalySmall full size bedStudio,1BA$1,450
Island FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,591
The HelmStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Imperial Tower Apartments6 LStudio,1BA$1,750
900 F StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Market Street VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Core-columbia area is the $2.39 price per square foot B2BD Model at Strata in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,878. The second greatest value Core-columbia apartment is the 2445 Brant St Model at 2445 Brant St, Unit 2445 Brant Street#506 starting at $3,950 with a $3.19 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.
StrataB2BD2BR,2BA$2.39
2445 Brant St, Unit 2445 Brant Street#5062445 Brant St2BR,2BA$3.19
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.39
Cornerstone Lofts1/1 Loft1BR,1BA$2.38
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.16
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.04
Pacific Vu ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
13th & MarketOne Bedroom A1J1BR,1BA$3.13
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.84
Nova Apartment HomesStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$2.93

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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 $1,062 to $27,591. There are also 188 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Core-columbia ranging from $1,795 to $22,000.

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 $1,795 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,804.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

Aloha! I’m Hayden, your local San Diego Realtor and relocation expert with ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.