San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

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San Diego State University - San Diego, CA

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Sunshine and scholarship go hand-in-hand at this storied institution

Public Urban Nature Parks Outdoors Beach SDSU Aztecs

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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in San Diego, CA is $1,985 for a studio, $2,342 for one bedroom, $2,931 for two bedrooms, and $3,841 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Diego has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 459 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,985/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 650 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,342/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 960 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,931/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,251 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,841/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

46

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

Green Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

445 Students

10
out of 10

Carmel Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-3

361 Students

10
out of 10

Monterey Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

819 Students

9
out of 10

Willow Grove Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

767 Students

9
out of 10

Stone Ranch Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

753 Students

9
out of 10

Marshall Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,317 Students

9
out of 10

Pacific Trails Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

919 Students

9
out of 10

Carmel Valley Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

768 Students

9
out of 10

Muirlands Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

696 Students

9
out of 10

Oak Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,515 Students

8
out of 10

Del Norte High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,531 Students

10
out of 10

Canyon Crest Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

2,336 Students

10
out of 10

Rancho Bernardo High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,318 Students

10
out of 10

Westview High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,257 Students

10
out of 10

Scripps Ranch High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,984 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chollas Lake Park
  • Mission Trails Regional Park
  • Eucalyptus County Park
  • Lamar County Park
  • Mt. Helix Park

Airports

  • San Diego International

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