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Cheap Apartments for Rent in College East

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  1. Building Photo - Stateside
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    2 BEDS
    $2,055+
    3 BEDS
    $950+
    4 BEDS
    $800+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800 - $2,055
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$800 - $2,055

    Stateside

    6151 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
  2. Building Photo - Zuma Student Housing
    Good Value
    4 BEDS
    $825
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$825 - $1,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$825 - $1,399

    Zuma Student Housing

    6237 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
  3. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    3 BEDS
    $986+
    4 BEDS
    $1,095+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$986 - $1,810
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$986 - $1,810

    Monte

    6251 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
  4. Building Photo - The Rive San Diego
    2 BEDS
    $1,109+
    3 BEDS
    $1,189+
    4 BEDS
    $1,024+

    The Rive San Diego

    6345 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
  9. Building Photo - 5809 Lindo Paseo
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,595
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,595
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,595

    5809 Lindo Paseo

    5809 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, CA 92115
  16. Building Photo - La Cuesta
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,895+
    2 BEDS
    $2,200+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,895 - $2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $2,200

    La Cuesta

    7272 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942
  20. Building Photo - 64Forty
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,985+
    1 BED
    $2,210+
    3 BEDS
    $3,175+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950 - $3,275
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,985 - $3,180

    64Forty

    6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    (619) 864-7516
  25. Building Photo - Palmilla
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $2,026+
    1 BED
    $2,116+
    2 BEDS
    $2,700+

    Palmilla

    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
    (858) 630-3135
  32. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    2 BEDS
    $2,200

    The Solstice

    7240 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
  33. Building Photo - Atlas Alvarado
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $2,497+
    1 BED
    $2,486+
    2 BEDS
    $2,323+
    3 BEDS
    $2,579+

    Atlas Alvarado

    6535 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
    (619) 639-0475
  37. Building Photo - 6765 Alvarado Rd
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600

    6765 Alvarado Rd Unit 10

    6765 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
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Cheap Apartments in College East Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

When looking for cheap apartments in College East, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in College East.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 118 cheap apartments available in College East, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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