
Cheap Homes for Rent in Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (21 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Core-columbia area of San Diego.


206 Fir St

1150 J St

1050 Island Ave

1643 6th Ave, Unit 414

1435 India St

1080 Park Blvd
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1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

1514 Seventh Ave

550 Park Blvd, Unit 2308

550 Park Blvd

427 Ninth Ave

1333 Eighth Ave

525 Eleventh Ave
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350 Eleventh Ave

701 Kettner Blvd, Unit 185

1169 20th St

555 Front St

1225 Island Ave

350 W Ash St

450 J St
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Core-columbia, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Core-columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Core-columbia 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,072 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
Core-columbia 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $13,289 | $5,800 | $10,000+ |
Core-columbia 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,093 | $5,475 | $10,000+ |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 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 Peachtree Inn priced from $1,062. The Merian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,255. 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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Peachtree Inn | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
The Merian | SE-C (Affordable Housing) | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
Vantaggio Little Italy | Small full size bed | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,551 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Core-columbia area is the $2.68 price per square foot B2BD Model at Strata in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,350. The second greatest value Core-columbia apartment is the Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Koll Center starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 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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Strata | B2BD | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
Koll Center | Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
Greystone Lofts | 2/2 Loft | 1BR,2BA | $2.62 |
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) | Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Cornerstone Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Viridian Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Pacific Vu Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Horton 4th Avenue | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Villa De Oro Apartments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
2311 4th Ave | 0/1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Core-columbia
What type of rentals are currently available in Core-columbia?
There are currently 533 Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,062 to $27,295. There are also 169 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Core-columbia ranging from $1,550 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 $1,550 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,103.
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