Student Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (94 Rentals)

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Rentals in San Diego near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

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Park Summit
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$3,256 - $15,056
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Park Summit

555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Ancora Apartments
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$2,552 - $4,732
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Ancora Apartments

110 Beech StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Alexan Camellia
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$2,877 - $4,467
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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Union Grantville
$850 - $2,634
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Union Grantville

4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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Regents Court
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$3,019 - $10,007
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Regents Court

8465 Regents RdSan Diego, CA 92122
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Fifty Twenty-Five
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$699 - $1,799
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Fifty Twenty-Five

5025 Collwood BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Victory on Paseo
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$864 - $2,540
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Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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9452 Larrabee Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

9452 Larrabee Ave

9452 Larrabee AveSan Diego, CA 92123
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The Essential
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Essential

5595 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Fraternity Row
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fraternity Row

5524 Hardy AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Colony Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Apartments

2101 Chatsworth BlvdSan Diego, CA 92107
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The Granada On Hardy
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Granada On Hardy

5525 Hardy AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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University Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Towers

5505 MontezumaSan Diego, CA 92115
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4650-4656 Bayard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4650-4656 Bayard St

4650-4656 Bayard StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Sanctuary Suites
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sanctuary Suites

5840-5846 Hardy AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Huaxtepec
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huaxtepec

5475 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Canyon Woods
Studio Apartments

Canyon Woods

4245 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Aztec Corner
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Corner

5504-5700 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Arbor Woods
Studio Apartments

Arbor Woods

521 Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103
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Alberts College
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alberts College

5460 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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San Diego Overview

San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.

Why live in San Diego, CA?

While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Student San Diego Apartments

What is the Cheapest Student apartment in San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in San Diego is at Fifty Twenty-Five listed at $699.

How much is the average rent for a Student San Diego Apartment?

The average rent for a Student Apartment in San Diego is $2,939.

What is the largest Student San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 2,057 square feet unit starting from $2,611 at Latitude 33.

What is the average size for San Diego Student Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Student rental in San Diego is currently at 696 sq ft.

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