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Living in San Diego
Our students are dispersed among many distinct neighborhoods - La Jolla, University City, Pacific Beach, Clairemont, Hillcrest, Carmel Valley, Mira Mesa, and more.
Below you'll find video tours from current students on-campus and off-campus housing & neighborhoods.
For on-campus housing, you'll get to peek inside Mesa Nueva and One Miramar St. apartments.
Our off-campus tours will give you a closer look at housing in Pacific Beach, Hillcrest & University City.
Pros
Pros
Several neighborhoods to choose from
Already has student-centered amenities (pool, bar, gym, bbq grill, fire pit, study spaces, easy covid testing, soon-to-be grocery spot, grassy spots to chillax at)
All your grad school homies in one spot
Can have a pupper and meowzer or flappy flap or swimmy swimmer
Save time commuting (~15 minute walk to campus)
Furnished living spaces
Cons
Cons
Could be on a waitlist - Apply NOW!
Only get to live here for 2 years
No dank San Diego-y community
Low customizability for home designers
No personal yard
Click on the community names below for more detailed information about pricing, floor plans, amenities and virtual tours!
Newest housing
Furnished & has tons of amenities
Can be more expensive
Center area, tons of people and busses
Has surf shower, pool, and bar in central area
Older, cheaper
Has a playground + big grassy area
Great for kids or cats
Nice family community
Occasional critter
Only 2 floors, large indoor spaces
Near the beach!!!
Need I say more?
Oldest housing, has some critters (such as raccoons)
Pacific Beach Neighborhood
Pacific Beach Neighborhood
Pros
Pros
Lots of coffee shops, bars, restaurants, grocery stores, thrift shops
Close to beaches, surf breaks, watersports in Mission Bay
Walkable & pleasant neighborhoods to live in North & South PB
Laid back attitude with plenty of nightlife near Garnet Street
Cons
Cons
Middle/West PB (Garnet street, beachfront strip) can be noisy & rowdy, especially on weekends
Drive to campus is ~15-30 minutes depending on rush hour
More expensive than on-campus housing
Current student Kelly Slater surfing in PB
PB Apartment (right): $3950/month 3 bd 3 ba, garage + 1 extra spot
Hillcrest Neighborhood
Hillcrest Neighborhood
Pros
Pros
Wonderful community feel
Extremely walkable
Exuberant nightlife
Many locally-owned restaurants, bars, coffee shops, thrift shops & speciality stores
Countless grocery stores
Hillcrest Farmer's Market every Sunday
Close to Balboa Park and Downtown
Shuttle to campus
Affordable with roommate
Cons
Cons
Drive to campus is ~18 minutes without traffic
Homes are older
More expensive than on-campus housing
Hillcrest Condo (right): $2290/month 2 bd 1.25 ba, washer/dryer included, walk-in closet, garage + 1 extra spot, cat friendly
University City Neighborhood
University City Neighborhood
Pros
Pros
Bus routes available (MTS and campus shuttles) for easy transportation - livable without a car
Numerous grocery stores and other shopping
Has a suburban feel- it is mainly residential with many parks and trails
Many complexes will offer amenities such as pools, gardens, a gym, and even dog parks
Allows for more variety and possibilities to decorate and personalize your home, whereas campus housing is limited
Cons
Cons
Can be expensive - best to live with roommates or watch the market until something affordable pops on
The further you get from campus, the cheaper rent will be
University City Apartment (right): $2250/month 2 bd 1 ba, 1 parking spot, pet friendly
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