Cheap Homes for Rent in Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (20 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 2241 Fourth Ave

$1,700 - $2,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2241 Fourth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1643 Sixth Ave

$1,850 - $2,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1643 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1080 Park Blvd

$1,945 - $5,825

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 253 10th Ave

$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,950

Total Monthly Price
$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 29

253 10th Ave, Unit 628, Unit 628

253 10th Ave
San DiegoCA92101

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property at 445 Island Ave

$2,195 - $4,725

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

445 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1050 Island Ave

$2,550 - $4,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1050 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
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Core-columbia area is the $1.70 price per square foot One Bedroom One Bath Model at Viridian Lofts in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,524. The second greatest value Core-columbia apartment is the Lofts Model at Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF) starting at $2,395 with a $2.08 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.
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.08
F11 East Village2J-12BR,2BA$3.19
Villa Maria ApartmentsTwo Bedroom in Little Italy / San Diego2BR,1.5BA$3.12
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
GEMAA21BR,1BA$3.15
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.82
Koll CenterLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Villa De Oro Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Core-columbia

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

There are currently 517 Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $22,728. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Core-columbia ranging from $1,695 to $9,800.

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 $1,695 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,807.

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