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 January 2025, the average apartment rent in San Diego, CA is $1,997 for a studio, $2,339 for one bedroom, $2,949 for two bedrooms, and $3,885 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Diego has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 459 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,997/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 650 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,339/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 959 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,949/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,250 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,885/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

  • 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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