Cheap Homes for Rent in the Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,700 (22 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Core-columbia area of San Diego.

property at 1080 Park Blvd

$1,895 - $5,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1643 6th Ave

$1,989

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$1,989

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$1,989

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1643 6th Ave, Unit 414

1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 445 Island Ave

$1,995 - $2,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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445 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 575 Sixth Ave

$2,175 - $7,900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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575 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1551 4th Ave

$2,270

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$2,270

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$2,270

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1551 4th Ave, Unit 712

1551 4th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1480 Broadway

$2,300 - $3,895

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1480 Broadway

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 889 Date St

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 29

889 Date St, Unit 143

889 Date St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1150 J St

$2,495 - $3,595

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 321 Tenth Ave

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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321 Tenth Ave, Unit 905

321 Tenth Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 321 Tenth Ave

$2,550 - $4,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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321 Tenth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 300 W Beech St

$2,595 - $2,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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300 W Beech St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1225 Island Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1225 Island Ave, Unit 510

1225 Island Ave
San DiegoCA92101

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 Arlington Apartments priced from $900. Trolley Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Core-columbia apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room OccupantStudio,$900
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
Mondrian StudiosStudios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Mitchell Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Core-columbia area is the $2.47 price per square foot 2 Story Loft Model at Horton 4th Avenue in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Core-columbia apartment is the Lofts Model at Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) starting at $2,495 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Horton Plaza 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.
Horton 4th Avenue2 Story LoftStudio ,1BA$2.47
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.37
13th & MarketOne Bedroom A1E1BR,1BA$2.60
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
Arrive Broadway LoftsCity StudioStudio ,1BA$2.83
India and Kettner Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.06
1742 Kearney Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.79
101 Market St, Unit 210101 Market St1BR,1BA$3.07
Atmosphere Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.06
The LeoStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66

Frequently Asked Questions about Core-columbia

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

There are currently 525 Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $19,687. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Core-columbia ranging from $1,725 to $25,000.

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 $1,725 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,134.

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