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Student Housing in San Diego, CA

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KM PKRD
Exterior view of Parkridge Manor apartment complex with a sign displaying the address, phone number, and available 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. The building, parking area, and landscaping are visible.

$1,850+/unit

Fees may apply

KM PKRD

2.0 (3)
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes
Single-story building with stairs, surrounded by trees and landscaping. A sign in front reads Lantana Hills Apartment Homes with a phone number while colorful balloons decorate the entrance to these inviting apartments.

$1,995+/unit

Fees may apply

Lantana Hills Apartment Homes

2.2 (5)
Las Palmas Apartments
A circular fire pit surrounded by five dark chairs sits on a patio at Las Palmas Apartments, with palm trees and white two-story buildings in the background under a blue evening sky.

$2,495/unit

Fees may apply

Las Palmas Apartments

4.4 (5)
Lauretta Street Luxury Apartment Homes
Modern luxury apartment building on Lauretta Street with a boxy design, white and brown exterior walls, multiple balconies, and lush trees and plants beneath a blue sky.

$3,495/unit

Fees may apply

Lauretta Street Luxury Apartment Homes

Mission Arbor Apartments
A kidney-shaped outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, and two-story Mission Arbor Apartments with exterior staircases under a clear blue sky.

$2,645/unit

Fees may apply

Mission Arbor Apartments

3.8 (5)
Mission Pacific Apartments
Outdoor swimming pool at Mission Pacific Apartments surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, and apartment buildings under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Poolside umbrellas and lush greenery create a relaxing atmosphere.

$2,995+/unit

Fees may apply

Mission Pacific Apartments

4.2 (5)
Monte
A multi-story apartment building with balconies and red tile roofs is surrounded by tall palm trees, green lawns, and lush plants. There is a shaded outdoor patio area with tables and orange umbrellas in the foreground.

$1,495+/unit

Fees may apply

Monte

5.0 (5)
Morley-18 Apartments
Morley-18 Apartments is a two-story yellow and beige building with several windows and small balconies, surrounded by palm trees and green lawn, under a clear blue sky.

$1,495+/unit

Fees may apply

Morley-18 Apartments

1.8 (5)
Pacific Cove
A three-story Pacific Cove apartment building with exterior walkways, a metal spiral staircase, and a large black SUV parked in front under a clear blue sky. A “Now Leasing” sign is displayed on the second floor railing.

$1,790+/unit

Fees may apply

Pacific Cove

4.2 (5)
Pacific Heights Apartments
A cozy outdoor patio at night features a fire pit surrounded by four cushioned chairs. Palm trees and the softly lit Pacific Heights Apartments line the walkway in the background under a starry sky.

$2,294+/unit

Fees may apply

Pacific Heights Apartments

3.0 (5)
Pakeva
A building with many balconies.

$1,995+/unit

Fees may apply

Pakeva

4.3 (4)
Palmilla
A modern white apartment building with balconies is bordered by lush green grass, tropical plants, and tall palm trees along a clean sidewalk under a clear blue sky.

$1,867+/unit

Fees may apply

Palmilla

4.2 (5)
Parkview Terrace
A curved sidewalk winds through Parkview Terrace, a landscaped apartment complex with green grass, bushes, leafy trees, and brown two-story buildings with balconies.

$2,085+/unit

Fees may apply

Parkview Terrace

2.6 (5)
Prado Apartments
Prado Apartments is a three-story rental property with a red tiled roof, balconies, and a fenced-in outdoor pool with lounge chairs, tables with umbrellas, and lush landscaping under a clear blue sky.

$2,190+/unit

Fees may apply

Prado Apartments

3.4 (5)
Renovated Villas w/Private EV Hookup
A row of renovated villas with dark roofs lines a clean driveway on a sunny day. A truck is parked outside, and a beige mailbox stands near the curb. Each villa features a private EV hookup under the clear blue sky.

$3,595/unit

Fees may apply

Renovated Villas w/Private EV Hookup

Rolando Place Apartments
A small, teal one-story building at Rolando Place Apartments with two large windows, colorful banners by the entrance, trimmed bushes out front, and a parking area with handicap spaces. The sky is mostly cloudy.

$2,495+/unit

Fees may apply

Rolando Place Apartments

5.0 (1)
Stadium Arms Apartments
A fenced outdoor swimming pool at Stadium Arms Apartments is surrounded by lounge chairs, tables with umbrellas, and apartment buildings in the background, all basking in the sun.

$2,000/unit

Fees may apply

Stadium Arms Apartments

4.2 (5)
State
Outdoor communal area in an apartment complex featuring two stainless steel grills under a shaded pergola, surrounded by white two-story buildings, palm trees, and string lights overhead.

$1,865+/unit

Fees may apply

State

4.0 (5)
State Apartments San Diego
A clear blue swimming pool at State Apartments San Diego is surrounded by a concrete deck and black metal fence, with two white, two-story apartment buildings and several palm trees in the background under a bright blue sky.

$1,905+/unit

Fees may apply

State Apartments San Diego

4.0 (5)
Stateside
Modern five-story apartment building with a white, gray, and black facade and a large red rectangular accent around upper windows, located next to residential homes; a white truck is parked in front.

$1,455+/unit

Fees may apply

Stateside

2.0 (5)
Talmadge Canyon Park
Row of light blue houses bordered by trees and shrubs, with a dirt path and dry grassy area in front, nestled at the edge of a wooded hillside near Talmadge Canyon Park.

$2,550+/unit

Fees may apply

Talmadge Canyon Park

5.0 (5)

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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