Off-Campus Student Apartments Near San Diego State University
Every off-campus listing near San Diego State University is ranked by tenants who've actually lived there. Filter by price, beds, or vibe, and check California tenant rights before you sign anything.
An estimated 26,713 students need housing beyond on-campus capacity. Federal data puts typical off-campus living costs near $1,473/mo.
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What off-campus housing options exist near San Diego State University?
Students at San Diego State University have access to 244 indexed off-campus apartments within walking, biking, and transit distance of campus in San Diego, CA. Options include purpose-built student housing with by-the-bed leases, traditional apartment complexes, and shared homes, each with different price points and lease structures, with rents typically ranging from $1,745–$3,035.
| Search | Listings | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet-Friendly Apartments | 184 | $2,368/mo | $2,114 to $2,634/mo |
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | 180 | $2,350/mo | $2,096 to $2,600/mo |
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | 174 | $2,395/mo | $2,135 to $2,671/mo |
| Apartments with a Pool | 134 | $2,395/mo | $2,120 to $2,671/mo |
| Apartments with a Gym | 132 | $2,445/mo | $2,207 to $2,693/mo |
| Apartments with In-Unit Laundry | 107 | $2,475/mo | $2,250 to $2,760/mo |
| Studio Apartments | 93 | $2,225/mo | $1,895 to $2,478/mo |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | 78 | $2,478/mo | $2,000 to $2,775/mo |
| Furnished Apartments | 25 | $1,917/mo | $974 to $2,694/mo |
| 4+ Bedroom Apartments | 12 | $865/mo | $849 to $1,700/mo |
| Apartments Under $1,200 | 12 | $865/mo | $849 to $1,050/mo |
Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.
Apartments near San Diego State University
Aztec Campus Apartments *Parking Included*
5650 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA
Cerca Student Housing
5716 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA
Hardy Avenue Apartments
5584 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA
Prisma Student Housing
5541 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, CA
Victory on Paseo
5505 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, CA
Topaz
5826-5854 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA
College View
5420 55th St, San Diego, CA
Stateside
6151 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA
Aztec Lofts Apartments
6159 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA
6nineteen
6213 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA
Zuma Student Housing
6237 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA
Monte
6251 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA
Fifty Twenty-Five
5025 Collwood Blvd, San Diego, CA
Atlas Alvarado
6535 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA
The Plaza Apartments MOVE IN BONUS!*
6150 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Iconic on Alvarado
6625 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA
State
4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA
Pakeva
5310 Adobe Falls Rd, San Diego, CA
64Forty
6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Campus Village Apartments
5925 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
The Parker
5295 Kona Springs Ln, San Diego, CA
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS
6560 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA
Palmilla
5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA
Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!
6595 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA
Diplomat Apartments
6621 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA
Aztec Pacific Apartments
6623-6663 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA
Dorado Plaza
6263 Acorn St, San Diego, CA
Las Palmas Apartments
5275 Monroe Ave, San Diego, CA
Rolando Place Apartments
4747-4759 67th St, San Diego, CA
Courtyard on 68th
4823 68th St, San Diego, CA
Gravity
4560 Mission Gorge Pl, San Diego, CA
Talmadge Pacific Apartments
4470 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA
Parkview Terrace
4103-4125 54th Pl, San Diego, CA
The Belmont
4812 70th St, San Diego, CA
Union Grantville
4520 Alvarado Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes
5802 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Vora Mission Valley
4440 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA
Pacific Cove
4025 Oakcrest Dr, San Diego, CA
Bluewater Apartments
6121 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA
Mission Pacific Apartments
4454 44th St, San Diego, CA
Casa La Mesa
4395 70th St, La Mesa, CA
Chamoune Senior Apartments
4225 Chamoune Ave, San Diego, CA
SETA
7346 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA
Elan Mesa Lofts
7491 Collins Ave, La Mesa, CA
Adagio
5427 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA
Cove La Mesa
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA
Shasta Lane Apartments
5560 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA
Veranda La Mesa
5353 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA
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Student Tenants tracks 244 apartments near San Diego State University in San Diego, CA. Typical starting rents run from $1,745/mo to $3,035/mo (median $2,350/mo). Each listing shows price range, bed count, walk and safety scores, nearby grocery and transit, and tenant reviews from real students who have lived there.
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