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A three-story, red stucco apartment building—Hardy Avenue Apartments—with exterior staircases and balconies stands at 5584. Mailboxes and a low concrete wall are in front, with bushes and a cloudy sky in the background.

$3,595/unit

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Hardy Avenue Apartments

4.2 (5)
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A modern senior residence with green and gray walls, white-framed windows, an orange accent panel, and parked cars along the street in front—the Harris Family Senior Residence offers stylish senior living.

$1,774/unit

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Harris Family Senior Residence

4.0 (5)
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Hourglass Park Apartments

$2,178/unit

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Hourglass Park Apartments

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A round outdoor hot tub with steps is surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas in a sunny courtyard at IMT Mission Valley, with palm trees and modern luxury apartments in the background.

$2,225+/unit

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IMT Mission Valley

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Single-story white house with numerous windows, a sloped roof, and a gravel front yard. A leafless tree stands by the house, with a wooden fence and utility meters visible to the left. The sky is clear and blue.

$3,500/unit

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Inman

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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

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KM PKRD

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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

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Lantana Hills Apartment Homes

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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.

$1,650+/unit

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Las Palmas Apartments

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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

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Lauretta Street Luxury Apartment Homes

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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

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Mission Arbor Apartments

3.8 (5)
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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

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Mission Pacific Apartments

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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

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Morley-18 Apartments

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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

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Pacific Cove

4.2 (5)
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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

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Pacific Heights Apartments

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Pacific Heights II

$2,045+/unit

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Pacific Heights II

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A building with many balconies.

$1,995+/unit

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Pakeva

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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

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Palmilla

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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

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Parkview Terrace

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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

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Prado Apartments

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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

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Renovated Villas w/Private EV Hookup

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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

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Rolando Place Apartments

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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.

Universities in San Diego

San Diego is home to 3 universities, each with its own student housing market.

San Diego Community College District

San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) serves more than 100,000 students annually across three colleges: San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, and San Diego Miramar College. The district offices are in Mission Valley at 3375 Camino del Rio South. City College anchors downtown San Diego, Mesa College…

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San Diego State University

San Diego State's campus in the College Area neighborhood of East San Diego has a surrounding rental market that's competitive but more affordable than UCSD's La Jolla location. Most shared rooms near SDSU run $1,000–$1,500/month, with higher prices for renovated units and anything within walking distance of the…

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University of California, San Diego

UC San Diego is set in La Jolla, a coastal neighborhood with stunning scenery and some of the highest rents in San Diego County. Most students pay $1,200–$1,700/month for a shared room near campus. The neighborhoods immediately adjacent to UCSD — University City and the Village area just east of campus — have the…

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