Cheap Apartments for Rent in College East
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Good Value4 BEDS$825 -
6 BEDS, 3 BATHS$9005139 Ewing St
5139 Ewing St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
3 BEDS$986+4 BEDS$1,095+Monte
6251 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$9956419 Shane Pl
6419 Shane Pl, San Diego, CA 92115 -
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$9956406 Shane Pl Unit 6406
6406 Shane Pl, San Diego, CA 92115 -
2 BEDS$1,109+3 BEDS$1,189+4 BEDS$1,034+
The Rive San Diego
6345 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Price Drop. $290 OffTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS$1,323+4 BEDS$1,122+Base Rent$1,099 - $1,375Required Monthly Fees$23Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,122 - $1,398
Iconic on Alvarado - Lease by the Bed
6625 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 2 BATHS$1,250Base Rent$1,250Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,2505275 Reservoir Dr Unit 5275 Reservior
5275 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,3005011 Individual Unit Bedroom 5
5011 63rd St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
2 BEDS$2,055+3 BEDS$1,740+4 BEDS$1,360+Stateside
6151 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,3755215-5217 Catoctin Drive
5215-5217 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Exceptional Value|
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,650$1000 REBATE! Studio cottage with AC! - Desirable neighborhood (Amherst)
7218 1/2 Amherst St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,6507118-7122 Amherst Street Unit 7118 1/2
7118-7122 Amherst St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,675
6250-6264.5-62645 Stanley Ave
6250-6264.5-62645 Stanley Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,675
6258-62645 Stanley Ave
6258-62645 Stanley Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,800Base Rent$1,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,8004767 Soria Dr Unit Soria Drive
4767 Soria Dr, San Diego, CA 92115 -
4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$1,8406653 Julie St
6653 Julie St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,8554860 Rolando Ct
4860 Rolando Ct, San Diego, CA 92115 -
STUDIO$1,885+1 BED$2,116+2 BEDS$2,809+Palmilla
5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120 -
Rent Special|1 BED$1,895+2 BEDS$2,860+
Plaza - FREE Parking Included*
6150 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Good ValueTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,895+2 BEDS$2,200+Base Rent$1,895 - $2,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,895 - $2,200La Cuesta
7272 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,9506650 Amherst St
6650 Amherst St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,9504860 Rolando Ct Unit 61
4860 Rolando Ct, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Price Drop. $453 OffTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,965+1 BED$2,165+3 BEDS$2,722+Base Rent$1,965 - $3,180Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,965 - $3,18064Forty
6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,995Base Rent$1,995Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,9954869 Benton Way Unit New Private Apartment
4869 Benton Way, La Mesa, CA 91942 -
1 BED$2,045Fleetwood Apartments
7200 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,1004860 Rolando Ct Unit 85
4860 Rolando Ct, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,1254860 Rolando Ct
4860 Rolando Ct, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,150Base Rent$2,150Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,1505025 College Ave Unit College Ave Apartment
5025 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,1954709 Soria Dr Unit 4711 Soria Dr
4709 Soria Dr, San Diego, CA 92115 -
1 Month FreeCall for RentThe Solstice
7240 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
2 BEDS$2,295Aztec Lofts Apartments
6159 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,2956811 Alvarado Rd Unit 8
6811 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$2,3956763 Amherst St Unit B
6763 Amherst St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
2 BEDS$2,395
5061 72nd St
5061 72nd St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Rent Special|STUDIO$2,422+1 BED$2,546+2 BEDS$3,368+3 BEDS$2,579+
Atlas Alvarado
6535 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,495Base Rent$2,495Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,4957003 Saranac St Unit 105
7003 Saranac St, San Diego, CA 92115 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,500Base Rent$2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,5006849 Mohawk St
6849 Mohawk St, San Diego, CA 92115
San Diego at a Glance
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 103 cheap apartments available in College East, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Diego
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Chester Park 501 Sq Ft $1,621/mo
- Teralta East 503 Sq Ft $1,653/mo
- Colina Del Sol 638 Sq Ft $1,791/mo
- Potomac Valley 650 Sq Ft $1,857/mo
- Redwood Village-Rolando Park 620 Sq Ft $1,881/mo
- El Cerrito 605 Sq Ft $1,882/mo
- Bay Terraces 634 Sq Ft $1,902/mo
- Alhambra Park 697 Sq Ft $1,916/mo
- Egger Highlands 586 Sq Ft $1,923/mo
- South Bay Manor 621 Sq Ft $1,952/mo
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