Top Rated Student Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (49 Rentals)

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64 Forty
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$1,955 - $3,330
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$1,950 - $3,325
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$1,955 - $3,330
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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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AMLI Aero
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$2,870 - $6,698
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$2,806 - $6,634
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$64

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$2,870 - $6,698
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Alexan Camellia
Rent Specials
$2,702 - $4,567
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$2,695 - $4,560
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$7

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$2,702 - $4,567
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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Atlas Alvarado
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$1,819 - $4,599
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$1,819 - $4,599

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$1,819 - $4,599
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Atlas Alvarado

6535 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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Union Grantville
$855 - $2,445
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$855 - $2,445

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$855 - $2,445
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Union Grantville

4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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Canyon Park
$2,215 - $3,950
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$2,207 - $3,942
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$8

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$2,215 - $3,950
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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Regents Court
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$2,872 - $9,903
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$2,866 - $9,897
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$6

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$2,872 - $9,903
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Regents Court

8465 Regents RdSan Diego, CA 92122
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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,466 - $4,026
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$2,455 - $4,015
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$11

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$2,466 - $4,026
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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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Ascent at Campus Life
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$2,641 - $3,983
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$2,609 - $3,951
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$32

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$2,641 - $3,983
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Ascent at Campus Life

9890 Graduate DrivewaySan Diego, CA 92131
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The Essential
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Essential

5595 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Alberts College
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alberts College

5460 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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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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Fraternity Row
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fraternity Row

5524 Hardy AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Top Neighborhoods Near San Diego Colleges and Universities

Learn about the best San Diego neighborhoods for student renters from Local Expert Hayden Goldberg.

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Sanctuary Suites
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sanctuary Suites

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

Aztec Corner

5504-5700 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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The Rive San Diego
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Rive San Diego

6345 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Fifty Twenty-Five
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Fifty Twenty-Five

5025 Collwood BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Paseo Place
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Place

5665 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Casa Diego
4 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Diego

6195 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Vera Cortez Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vera Cortez Hill

1399 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Avalon La Jolla Colony
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon La Jolla Colony

7205-7295 Charmant DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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If you have the option of living off campus in your own apartment...that is the sure fire way to go! Learn a few reasons why. Click below to read more.

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Village Square Apartments
Rent Specials
$2,268 - $3,610
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$2,251 - $3,593
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$17

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$2,268 - $3,610
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Village Square Apartments

8683 Via Mallorca ViaLa Jolla, CA 92037
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Latitude 33
Rent Specials
$2,887 - $2,987
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$2,880 - $2,980
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$7

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$2,887 - $2,987
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Latitude 33

515 Meander GlenEscondido, CA 92025
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eaves San Marcos
Rent Specials
$2,394 - $3,170
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$2,317 - $3,093
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$77

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$2,394 - $3,170
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eaves San Marcos

823 Nordahl RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Girard Lofts
Rent Specials
$3,799 - $4,299
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$3,799 - $4,299

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$3,799 - $4,299
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Girard Lofts

7606 Girard AveLa Jolla, CA 92037
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Regents La Jolla
Rent Specials
$2,906 - $4,031
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$2,895 - $4,020
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$11

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$2,906 - $4,031
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Regents La Jolla

9253 Regents RdLa Jolla, CA 92037
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Nuevo West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nuevo West

3869 Miramar StLa Jolla, CA 92037
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The Quad-Student Housing
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Quad-Student Housing

210 E Barham DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Crest 850
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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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 Stateside listed at $800.

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

The average rent for a Student Apartment in San Diego is $3,320.

What is the largest Student San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 3,195 square feet unit starting from $2,312 at The Merian.

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 669 sq ft.

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