The Top 273 Apartments for Students in San Diego, CA

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The San Diego Apartments that Score Highest for Student Life

Scored on hundreds of factors โ€” not just distance to campus, but how well each community supports the full student experience. The 273 here rose to the top of that range across every apartment in San Diego.

Picture sharing an apartment with your closest friends - every day is a new experience. After morning classes, spend a quiet afternoon in the study lounge, and take a walk to the coffee shop โ€” all while staying on a student budget. That's the kind of day these communities are built around.

How We Score Student Living Communities

Three Dimensions, Scored Across Every Apartment in San Diego

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    Student-Friendly Lease & Pricing

    Flexible lease terms, individual leases, roommate matching, affordable price points, and utilities-included options.

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    Study & Social Amenities

    Study lounges, high-speed Wi-Fi, computer labs, co-working spaces, and communal hangout areas on the property.

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    Campus-Connected Neighborhood

    Proximity to campus, public transit routes, libraries, affordable dining, and late-night essentials.

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                      • property at 825 E Palomar St
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,385 - $5,476

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,385 - $5,476

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                        Missions at Sunbow Apartments

                        825 E Palomar St
                        Chula VistaCA91911
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                      • property at 1902 Millenia Ave
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,487 - $7,819

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,487 - $7,819

                        Total Monthly PriceVaries
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                        Rivue

                        1902 Millenia Ave
                        Chula VistaCA91915
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                      • property at 1774 Metro Ave
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,491 - $4,816

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,491 - $4,816

                        Total Monthly PriceVaries
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                        The Avalyn

                        1774 Metro Ave
                        Chula VistaCA91915
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                      • property at 1575 Camino Altezza
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,528 - $4,402

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,528 - $4,402

                        Total Monthly PriceVaries
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                        The Residences at Cota Vera

                        1575 Camino Altezza
                        Chula VistaCA91913
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                      • property at 1551 Summerland St
                        $2,793 - $7,132

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,793 - $7,132

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                        Rosina Vista

                        1551 Summerland St
                        Chula VistaCA91913
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                      • property at 2045 Paseo Belluno
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,991 - $4,641

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,991 - $4,641

                        Total Monthly PriceVaries
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                        Stirling at Cota Vera

                        2045 Paseo Belluno
                        Chula VistaCA91913
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                      • property at 1904-1924 E Palomar St
                        $3,150 - $3,250

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$3,150 - $3,250

                        Total Monthly Price$3,150 - $3,250
                        2 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Contessa at Otay Ranch

                        1904-1924 E Palomar St
                        Chula VistaCA91913
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                      • property at 1019 Imperial Beach Blvd
                        $2,246 - $3,395
                        1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Swell Apartments

                        1019 Imperial Beach Blvd
                        Imperial BeachCA91932
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                      • property at 812 12th St
                        $2,795 - $2,895
                        2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
                        Available Sep 30
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                        Sunnyside

                        812 12th St
                        Imperial BeachCA91932
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                      • property at 425-455 E Washington Ave
                        $1,754 - $1,949

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$1,754 - $1,949

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                        Studio To 1 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Casa Grande Apartments

                        425-455 E Washington Ave
                        EscondidoCA92025
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                      • property at 515 Meander Glen
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,557 - $2,987

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,557 - $2,987

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                        Latitude 33

                        515 Meander Glen
                        EscondidoCA92025
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                      • property at 453 13th St
                        Rent Specials
                        $1,848 - $2,132

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$1,848 - $2,132

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                        Entrada

                        453 13th St
                        San DiegoCA92101
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                      • property at 600 Front St
                        $2,110 - $4,180
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                        600 Front Apartments

                        600 Front St
                        San DiegoCA92101
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                      • property at 300 14th St
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,349 - $5,778
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                        ALX

                        300 14th St
                        San DiegoCA92101
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                      • property at 4085-4089 Nobel Dr
                        $2,395 - $3,075
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                        Whispering Pines

                        4085-4089 Nobel Dr
                        San DiegoCA92122
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                      • property at 3090 Polk Ave
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,500 - $4,500

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,500 - $4,500

                        Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $4,500
                        Studio To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Monroe

                        3090 Polk Ave
                        San DiegoCA92104
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                      • property at 8583 Aero Dr
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,639 - $3,974
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                        Olympus Corsair

                        8583 Aero Dr
                        San DiegoCA92123
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                      • property at 11832 Stoney Peak Dr
                        $2,764 - $6,384

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,764 - $6,384

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                        Jefferson at Carmel Mountain Ranch

                        11832 Stoney Peak Dr
                        San DiegoCA92128
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                      • property at 675 9th Ave
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,850 - $10,000
                        1 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Radian

                        675 9th Ave
                        San DiegoCA92101
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                      • property at 3534 5th Ave
                        $2,975 - $4,295
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                        Strauss on Fifth

                        3534 5th Ave
                        San DiegoCA92103
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                      • property at 555 Upas St
                        Rent Specials
                        $3,496 - $17,806

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$3,496 - $17,806

                        Total Monthly Price$3,496 - $17,806
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                        Park Summit

                        555 Upas St
                        San DiegoCA92103
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                      • property at 11921 Carmel Creek Rd
                        $4,002 - $8,385

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$4,002 - $8,385

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                        Altura

                        11921 Carmel Creek Rd
                        San DiegoCA92130
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                      • property at 8633 La Mesa Blvd
                        $1,795 - $2,195
                        Studio To 1 Bedroom Homes for Rent
                        Available Sep 4
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                        La Mesa Gardens

                        8633 La Mesa Blvd
                        La MesaCA91942
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                      • property at 7950 Broadway
                        Rent Specials
                        $1,965 - $3,295

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$1,965 - $3,295

                        Total Monthly Price$1,965 - $3,295
                        Studio To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Kelvin

                        7950 Broadway
                        Lemon GroveCA91945
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                      • property at 360 N 1st St
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,025 - $2,995

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,025 - $2,995

                        Total Monthly Price$2,025 - $2,995
                        2 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Garden Park Apartment Homes

                        360 N 1st St
                        El CajonCA92021
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                      • property at 2758 Lake Pointe Dr
                        $4,298 - $4,722

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$4,298 - $4,722

                        Total Monthly PriceVaries
                        2 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent
                        Available Sep 24
                        Student Living

                        Jackson Pointe 111

                        2758 Lake Pointe Dr
                        Spring ValleyCA91978
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                      • property at 2525 Highland Ave
                        Rent Specials
                        $1,575 - $1,861
                        Studio To 1 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

                        2525 Highland Ave
                        National CityCA91950
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                        • Utilities Included
                      • property at 12455 Oak Knoll Rd
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,170 - $2,595
                        1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Oak Creek

                        12455 Oak Knoll Rd
                        PowayCA92064
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                        • Smoke Free
                      • property at 833 S Cedros Ave
                        $2,445 - $2,495

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,445 - $2,495

                        Total Monthly Price$2,445 - $2,495
                        Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
                        Available Sep 7
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                        Elan Sandpiper Del Mar

                        833 S Cedros Ave
                        Solana BeachCA92075
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                      • property at 1067 Fourth Ave
                        Rent Specials
                        $1,905 - $2,870
                        Studio To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Seawind Apartments

                        1067 Fourth Ave
                        Chula VistaCA91911
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                      • property at 1151 4th Ave
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,035 - $2,880
                        1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Malibu South Apartments

                        1151 4th Ave
                        Chula VistaCA91911
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                      • property at 1416 Ridgeback Rd
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,535 - $2,975
                        1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Bonita Hills

                        1416 Ridgeback Rd
                        Chula VistaCA91910
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                      • property at 116 Quail Garden Dr
                        Rent Specials
                        $2,549 - $3,128

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$2,549 - $3,128

                        Total Monthly PriceVaries
                        1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent
                        Available Oct 2
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                        Elan Playa Mar Apartment Homes

                        116 Quail Garden Dr
                        EncinitasCA92024
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                      • property at 1202 N Pearl St
                        $1,478 - $2,851

                        Total Monthly Price

                        Base Rent$1,478 - $2,851

                        Total Monthly PriceVaries
                        1 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        1202 Pearl

                        1202 N Pearl St
                        TacomaWA98406
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                      • property at 699 14th St
                        Rent Specials
                        $1,799 - $2,528
                        Studio To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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                        Market Street Village

                        699 14th St
                        San DiegoCA92101
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                      • property at 3910 Chapman St
                        $2,100 - $2,595
                        Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
                        Available Now
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                        Chapman Place

                        3910 Chapman St
                        San DiegoCA92110
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