Atlas Alvarado
6535 Alvarado Rd,
San Diego, CA 92120
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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.
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
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in San Diego, CA is $1,996 for a studio, $2,349 for one bedroom, $2,964 for two bedrooms, and $3,893 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Diego has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Studio
453 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,996/month
Average Rent
1 BR
651 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,349/month
Average Rent
2 BR
959 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,964/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,248 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,893/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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919 Students
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768 Students
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1,515 Students
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