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everything you need to know about finding, choosing, and living in student housing.

SDSU off-campus housing runs ~$490 for a shared bedroom, ~$660 for a private room, and ~$1,475 for a studio per month. Real 2026 rent by neighborhood — College Area, Mission Valley, El Cajon, Talmadge/Rolando — plus when to start looking and what your total cost actually looks like.

SDSU off-campus living costs $800-$950 all-in per month for a private room. Shared rooms come in around $650, studios run north of $1,625. Here's the real 2026 monthly budget breakdown.
