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Lemon Grove is a small San Diego suburb east of downtown, connected to the trolley network and used by budget-conscious students at SDSU and Grossmont College. Rents are lower than most San Diego submarkets, and the trolley Orange Line provides access to downtown and connecting to SDSU. It is not a student-oriented neighborhood — the market is primarily families and long-term residents — but the affordability and transit connection make it a workable choice for students who need to stretch their housing budget.
The most transit-connected area — Orange Line access to downtown San Diego. The practical student zone.
Lemon Grove's commercial strip with the most apartment options and bus connections.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Lemon Grove.
The Orange Line trolley connects Lemon Grove Depot to downtown San Diego, where transfers reach SDSU and other destinations. MTS buses cover local routes.
Standard suburban development. Near the trolley station, walking is functional. Biking infrastructure is limited.
Easy. Standard suburban availability.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Lemon Grove runs $750-$1,000/mo per person — among the more affordable San Diego area options for transit-connected housing.