University of San Diego

San Diego, CA

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University of San Diego - San Diego, CA

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A standout institution on the SoCal coast

Private Urban Catholic Beach Coastal Scenic Bike-Friendly

The University of San Diego is highly regarded as a prominent member of Southern California’s academic community, and prides itself in promoting social activism and global involvement as well as educational excellence among its student body. USD occupies a fairly quiet residential area of San Diego that is perfect for enjoying the region’s natural landscape. The campus borders Tecolote Canyon Natural Park, a large scenic area filled with trails that are perfect for relaxing walks and bike rides. Mission Bay and San Diego’s famous beaches are only a few minutes to the west, allowing you to enjoy the best of Southern California’s coastal lifestyle anytime you want.

While the city’s Gaslamp Quarter earns its reputation as a terrific entertainment district, you can find plenty of excellent restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues closer to campus in the Old Town and Morena neighborhoods. In spite of San Diego’s reputation for its high cost of living, the area near the USD campus features a number of surprisingly affordable rental options, with everything from upscale condos and townhouse to budget-friendly apartments within a reasonable distance of the university.

Explore the College

The Jenny Craig Pavilion hosts the Toreros basketball and volleyball games, as well as special events

Mother Teresa Plaza is a gathering place for students

The statue of San Diego de Alcala is located in the Plaza de San Diego

Fountain in the Plaza de San Diego

The USD School of Law was founded in 1954

USD’s church of the Immaculata was dedicated in 1959

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in San Diego, CA is $1,996 for a studio, $2,344 for one bedroom, $2,959 for two bedrooms, and $3,884 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Diego has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 458 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,996/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 652 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,344/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 960 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,959/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,248 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,884/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

Dailard Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

520 Students

10
out of 10

Ocean Beach Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

397 Students

10
out of 10

Carmel Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-3

361 Students

10
out of 10

Scripps Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

742 Students

9
out of 10

Jerabek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

644 Students

9
out of 10

Marshall Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,317 Students

9
out of 10

Mesa Verde Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,040 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

Oak Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,515 Students

8
out of 10

Canyon Crest Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

2,336 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

Torrey Pines High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,614 Students

9
out of 10

Patrick Henry High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,607 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Old Town San Diego Historic District
  • Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center
  • Sea World
  • Mission Bay Park
  • San Diego Zoo

Airports

  • San Diego International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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.