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Student Housing in San Diego, CA

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Aztec Pacific Apartments
Aztec Pacific Apartments features a bright yellow and teal exterior, surrounded by palm trees and landscaped plants, with a large green sign showcasing the Aztec Pacific Apartments name out front.

$1,895+/unit

Fees may apply

Aztec Pacific Apartments

5.0 (5)
The Solstice
A white three-story apartment building with a red-tiled roof and arched windows, featuring a prominent “Solstice Apartments” sign. Several cars are parked in front, while palm trees and bright sunshine evoke the warmth of Solstice days.

$1,990/unit

Fees may apply

The Solstice

1.8 (5)
Aztec Campus Apartments
Aztec Campus Apartments is a modern, beige apartment building with balconies and a black metal gate, marked “5650,” complemented by a welcoming sidewalk and greenery in front.

$3,835/unit

Fees may apply

Aztec Campus Apartments

4.4 (5)
Casa Diego
A street view of modern apartment buildings with large windows, balconies, palm trees, and greenery; cars, bicycles, and pedestrians are visible in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

$1,450+/unit

Fees may apply

Casa Diego

1.0 (1)
Fifty Twenty-Five
Modern apartment complex with blue and beige exterior walls, large Fifty Twenty-Five numbers on the building, and a swimming pool surrounded by colorful lounge chairs and palm trees on a sunny day.

$1,005+/unit

Fees may apply

Fifty Twenty-Five

4.2 (5)
Iconic on Alvarado
The Iconic on Alvarado is a modern, multi-story apartment building with a white and beige exterior, standing on a sunny street corner surrounded by palm trees and greenery under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

$1,945/unit

Fees may apply

Iconic on Alvarado

4.2 (5)
M at College
Residents at M at College San Diego sit and relax on cushioned outdoor furniture around a rectangular fire pit in a modern apartment courtyard, surrounded by greenery, tables, and multi-story buildings in the background.

$2,340/unit

Fees may apply

M at College

4.6 (5)
Prisma Student Housing
A four-story apartment building with Prisma Student Housing and the number 5541 above the entrance, four colorful flags on poles, a row of small trees, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

$935+/unit

Fees may apply

Prisma Student Housing

5.0 (5)
The Vive Collection
A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees sits beside the modern, multi-story glass building of The Vive Collection San Diego under a bright, clear blue sky.

$2,640/unit

Fees may apply

The Vive Collection

3.4 (5)
Victory on Paseo
A modern six-story apartment building, Victory on Paseo, displays VICTORY vertically on its facade. Balconies and large windows overlook people strolling outside on a sunny day, surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.

$871+/unit

Fees may apply

Victory on Paseo

1.6 (5)
Zuma Student Housing
A four-story student housing building with light brown and beige walls, multiple windows, balconies, and decorative architectural details, photographed at dusk under a blue sky.

$905+/unit

Fees may apply

Zuma Student Housing

5.0 (5)
4464 Arendo Dr
Charming single-story house on 4464 Arendo Dr with beige siding, a white double garage door, and a small front porch. Plants and shrubs frame the entrance, while the yard features bare soil patches and a curved concrete walkway.

$4,500/unit

Fees may apply

4464 Arendo Dr

5563 Gala Ave
Modern multi-story apartment buildings on Gala Ave with large windows surround a central courtyard featuring a swimming pool. The scene is taken at dusk, with lights illuminating the buildings and lush landscaping below.

$4,200/unit

Fees may apply

5563 Gala Ave

64 Forty
Aerial view of a modern multi-story apartment building surrounded by streets, palm trees, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings, with a cityscape stretching into the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

$1,975+/unit

Fees may apply

64 Forty

4.8 (5)
6nineteen
A modern mid-rise apartment building with white and beige facades, large windows, and a central glass entrance, surrounded by palm trees and neighboring residential buildings along a sunny street.

$1,499+/unit

Fees may apply

6nineteen

5.0 (5)
7366 Mesa College Dr
A white two-story apartment building on Mesa College Dr features a red tile roof, arched balcony details, large windows, leafy trees, Bird of Paradise plants, and neatly landscaped greenery under a clear blue sky.

$2,595+/unit

Fees may apply

7366 Mesa College Dr

7798 Starling Dr
Two cars are parked on a residential street in front of a landscaped area with bushes and trees at 7798 Starling Dr. Behind them are two-story beige buildings with red-tiled roofs under a clear blue sky.

$1,650+/unit

Fees may apply

7798 Starling Dr

9870 Carroll Canyon Rd
Modern outdoor pool area at 9870 Carroll Canyon Rd with lounge chairs and blue umbrellas, a rectangular fire pit in the foreground, and a contemporary building with large windows in the background at sunset.

$1,295/unit

Fees may apply

9870 Carroll Canyon Rd

AMLI Aero

$2,939+/unit

Fees may apply

AMLI Aero

Ashford
A two-story building with a dark blue exterior, large orange arch designs on its walls, and the number 3187 displayed beside a gated entry, surrounded by dry landscaping and a clear blue sky.

$1,995/unit

Fees may apply

Ashford

Astro Vista Apartments
A courtyard at Astro Vista Apartments lies between two parallel, two-story buildings with staircases, railings, and artificial green grass on each side of a brick walkway, photographed on a sunny day.

$1,550+/unit

Fees may apply

Astro Vista Apartments

3.2 (5)

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About Student Housing in San Diego

San Diego has one of the most geographically spread-out student housing markets in California — UCSD is in La Jolla, San Diego State is in Aztec territory east of Mission Valley, USD is on a hill in Linda Vista, and CSUSM is 40 miles north in San Marcos. Each campus has its own orbit of student housing with different price points and characters. The overall market is expensive, competitive, and extremely weather-dependent (everyone wants to live here). La Jolla and University City dominate the UCSD market; College Area concentrates around SDSU; and Mission Valley and North Park serve students at multiple schools.

Best Neighborhoods for Students in San Diego

University City / La Jolla (Near UCSD)

The primary UCSD student zone — trolley-connected to campus, dense with apartments, and within the fog belt that keeps La Jolla cool. Very expensive. Fills early.

College Area (Near SDSU)

Dense student housing east of Mission Valley, walking distance to SDSU's Aztec campus. More affordable than La Jolla. The trolley Blue Line connects College Area to downtown and Tijuana.

North Park / South Park

Between SDSU and downtown, with genuine neighborhood character, walkable commercial strips, and transit connections to multiple campuses. Popular with upperclassmen who want quality of life over raw proximity.

Getting Around San Diego as a Student

Here's what you need to know about getting around San Diego.

Public Transit

The San Diego Trolley (MTS) is the student transit backbone — the Blue Line runs from SDSU through downtown to the border, and the UCSD Blue Line extension reaches the university from downtown. Buses fill in gaps. For students near trolley stations, car-free commuting is realistic.

Walking and Biking

University City and La Jolla are walkable within their zones. College Area near SDSU is compact and bikeable. North Park and Normal Heights have the best walkability for daily life. The coast and canyon system makes recreational biking excellent; commute biking requires more planning given San Diego's hilly terrain.

Parking

UCSD and SDSU parking are both limited and require permits. La Jolla street parking is contested. College Area is more permissive. Most students near trolley lines adapt to transit rather than fighting the parking situation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in San Diego

Common questions from students searching for housing.

San Diego is expensive. Near UCSD in University City or La Jolla, shared units run $1,200-$1,800/mo per person. College Area near SDSU is more affordable at $900-$1,300/mo. North Park and Mission Valley split the difference. Expect to pay more than you planned.

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