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Cheap Apartments for Rent in College East, San Diego, CA

91 rentals

6142 Mesita Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

6142 Mesita Dr #1, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Oct 15

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing - Photo 1 of 1
Student housing

4d ago

9.3

Excellent

Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing

6625 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Swimming pool

Studio

1 bath

$1,945

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 22

Top amenities
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Residents Lounge
4955 68th St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

4955 68th St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,104

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
6955 Alvarado Rd #64 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East condo for rent in San Diego

6955 Alvarado Rd #64, San Diego, CA 92120

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,399

Condo for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Oven
5037 Art St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

5037 Art Street - 1

5037 Art St #1, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

House for rent

Available Aug 7

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
6811 Alvarado Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East condo for rent in San Diego

6811 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,550

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Oven

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Nearby rental good for pet owners

$3,300

5023 63rd Street

5144 Manchester Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

5144 Manchester Rd #4, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

2 baths

$2,745

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 19

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
4981 Catoctin Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,765

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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7135 Mohawk St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

$3,000 - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom House - College Area East

7135 Mohawk St #NA, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

House for rent

Available Jan 10

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
6457 Richard Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

6457 Richard Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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$2,104

4955 68th St

$3,000

7135 Mohawk St #NA

$3,200

6457 Richard Street

$3,300

5023 63rd Street

5023 63rd Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

5023 63rd Street

5023 63rd Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

House for rent

Available Jan 1

6404 Shane Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

6404 Shane Place

6404 Shane Pl, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable

3–4 beds

2 baths

$3,600–$5,400

Apartment for rent

6402 Shane Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

6402-06 Shane Place - 6402 - Unit 2

6402 Shane Pl, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 21

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
6402 Shane Pl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

6402 Shane Pl #2, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 21

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
6174 Dorothy Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

6174 Dorothy Dr, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$3,795

House for rent

Available Dec 1

Top amenities
Business Center
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
5149 Tipton St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

5149 Tipton St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$4,095

$3,995

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities
Oven
4843 63rd St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

4843 63rd St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$4,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
6324 Montezuma Rd - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

6324 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$4,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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4759 Choctaw Drive - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$4,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
6620 Reservoir Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East townhouse for rent in San Diego

6620 Reservoir Ln, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

3 baths

$4,345

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Oven
6256 Stewart St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

Best Priced 4-Bedroom/ 2-Bath Home Near SDSU

6256 Stewart St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$4,595

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
6419 Shane Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

6419 Shane Place - 1

6419 Shane Pl #1, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$4,695

House for rent

Available Jul 13

Top amenities
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
6708 Saranac St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

6708 Saranac St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$4,800

House for rent

6409 Richard St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

6409 Richard St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$4,900

House for rent

5064 Alumni Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

5064 Alumni Place - 1

5064 Alumni Pl #1, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$4,995

House for rent

Available Jul 7

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
6323 Mesita Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

6323 Mesita Drive - 1

6323 Mesita Dr #1, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$5,000

House for rent

Available Aug 14

Top amenities
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
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5128 Alumni Place - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

5128 Alumni Place, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
5138 Alumni Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

5138 Alumni Place - 1

5138 Alumni Pl #1, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$5,200

House for rent

Available Jul 22

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
5263 Tipton Street - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

4 bedroom 2 bath New House

5263 Tipton Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

4 beds

2 baths

$5,400

$5,200

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
4838 Curry Drive - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

4838 Curry Drive, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
4923 63rd Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

4923 63rd Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,250

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
4857 Catoctin Drive - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

4857 Catoctin Drive, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,250

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
6495 Montezuma Rd - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

6495 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
4862 Art St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

4862 Art St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

2 baths

$5,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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4822 63rd St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

4822 63rd St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
5124 Leo St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

5124 Leo Street - 1

5124 Leo St #1, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

4 beds

2 baths

$5,500

$5,350

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 7

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
5443 Brockbank Place - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

5443 Brockbank Place, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
6257 Stewart St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

6257 Stewart St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$5,350

Apartment for rent

6406 Shane Pl #6406 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

6402-06 Shane Place - 6406

6406 Shane Pl #6406, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$5,400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 21

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
5189 Alumni Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

5189 Alumni Pl, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$5,400

House for rent

5103 Gary Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

5103 Gary Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
5145 Ewing Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

5145 Ewing Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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5178 Ewing St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

5178 Ewing St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$5,400

Apartment for rent

6233 Hobart St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

6233 Hobart St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$5,500

House for rent

5063 Alumni Pl #5063 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

5059-63 Alumni Place - 5063

5063 Alumni Pl #5063, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

5 beds

2 baths

$5,500

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 7

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
6417 Shane Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap College East house for rent in San Diego

6417 Shane Place - 1

6417 Shane Pl #1, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

5 beds

2 baths

$5,500

House for rent

Available Aug 7

Top amenities
Central Heat
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
5121 Ewing Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

5121 Ewing Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
5266-5268 Tipton St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

5266-5268 Tipton St

5266 Tipton St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$5,550–$5,950

Apartment for rent

5262 Tipton St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

5262 Tipton St, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$5,550

Apartment for rent

5239 Tipton Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap College East apartment for rent in San Diego

5239 Tipton Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,550

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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