Cheap Homes for Rent in Core-columbia Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (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 227 16th St

$1,495 - $2,330

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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227 16th St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 1435 India St

$1,995 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1435 India St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 101 Market St

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Market St, Unit 126

101 Market St
San DiegoCA92101
property at 1150 J St

$2,300 - $4,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1150 J St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 206 Park Blvd

$2,475 - $4,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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206 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 889 Date St

$2,499 - $3,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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889 Date St

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 530 K St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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530 K St, Unit 216

530 K St
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 Trolley Court priced from $974. Studio 15 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Core-columbia apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Luther Tower - 55+ Affordable CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA

As of February 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Core-columbia area is the $2.71 price per square foot Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Koll Center in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Core-columbia apartment is the Plan 1D Townhome Model at Form 15 starting at $2,859 with a $3.06 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.
Koll CenterLarge 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Form 15Plan 1D Townhome1BR,2BA$3.06
600 Front Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.60
Pacific Vu ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$2.88
City ViewPlan A2BR,2BA$3.34
Arrive Broadway LoftsBroadway StudioStudio ,1BA$2.92
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.67
Vera Cortez HillS1 (Premium)Studio ,1BA$3.31
The Helm - Affordable HousingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Core-columbia

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

There are currently 523 Apartments for Rent in Core-columbia, CA with pricing that ranges from $974 to $18,117. There are also 146 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Core-columbia ranging from $1,495 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 $1,495 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,187.

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