Atlas Alvarado
6535 Alvarado Rd,
San Diego, CA 92120
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San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
Area Guide
Sunshine and scholarship go hand-in-hand at this storied institution
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Since its inception in 1897, San Diego State has been one of the most respected universities in Southern California. The university’s reputation as a first-rate academic environment is matched only by its acclaim as one of the most fun places to attend college in America.
The farmers’ market on Thursdays is a great place to find some amazing fresh meals from local vendors selling everything from barbecue to Asian food. Late-night chow from Pancho’s and Trujillo’s is always a welcome suggestion after an evening out or an all-night study session. The campus Aquaplex is a terrific place to take advantage of San Diego’s near-constant sunshine, with swimming pools, hot tubs, and tanning areas perfect for spending a relaxing afternoon. And of course, the region’s terrific outdoor options are close at hand as well, with Mission Trails Regional Park directly north of campus and the beautiful Pacific beaches just a few minutes to the west.
Budget-friendly housing options near campus are fairly limited, with most of the surrounding neighborhoods filled with single-family homes. However, numerous apartments and condos are available within biking distance, generally a few blocks southwest of the main campus in the Mid-City area.
Explore the College
A bird’s-eye view of the SDSU campus
Aztec Walk is a paved path for students to commute from on-campus housing to class
The Lee & Frank Goldberg Courtyard contains three rainwater collection tanks
A statue of Samuel T. Black, the first president of San Diego Normal School
The Malcom A. Love Library opened in 1971
Love Library is home to more than 2.2 million books
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in San Diego, CA is $2,000 for a studio, $2,342 for one bedroom, $2,961 for two bedrooms, and $3,903 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Diego has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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457 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,000/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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650 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,342/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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959 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,961/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,249 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,903/month
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Transportation
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Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
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Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
57
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
520 Students
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Public
Grades K-4
397 Students
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Public
Grades K-3
361 Students
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Public
Grades K-5
742 Students
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Public
Grades K-5
644 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
1,317 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
1,040 Students
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Public
Grades 7-8
919 Students
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Public
Grades 7-8
768 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
1,515 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
2,336 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
2,257 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
1,984 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
2,614 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
2,607 Students
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Points of Interest
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- Chollas Lake Park
- Mission Trails Regional Park
- Eucalyptus County Park
- Lamar County Park
- Mt. Helix Park
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- San Diego International
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.