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University of San Diego - Off-Campus Housing - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Off-Campus Housing

B+
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Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 52%
Freshmen Living Off Campus 4%
Average Off-Campus Room & Board $10,980

Best Time to Look for a Place

March or April

Popular Areas
  • Bay Park
  • Downtown
  • Mission Beach
  • Mission Valley
  • Pacific Beach
Average Rents
  • Studio: $840
  • 1 BR: $1,100
  • 2 BR: $1,400

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Living off campus at least one year is a definite must. Mission Beach is the most popular spot for USD students—it is becoming a mini-USD community! Most parties take place here, and it’s easy to get around on the weekends. It’s a little hard if you don’t have your own car, but there are always people you can carpool with, and USD is thinking about starting a tram route that goes directly from Mission Beach to campus.

Off-campus housing is about the same price as on-campus housing, but living off campus also means you will now be responsible for the electricity and water bills, as well as any extras, like cable and Internet. Many students choose to live off campus for the freedom. Cops will only come to loud parties, so as long as you only host small gatherings, everything should be fine. Overall, off-campus housing here provides a chance for USD students to have more freedom, live on the beach, and enjoy another aspect of San Diego.

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Off-Campus Housing at University of San Diego

cheezy8088

'15

English

3.1
B-

Apartments Are Expensive.

Off campus housing can be expensive in San Diego because it is a beautiful area and therefore a lot of people wish to leave there. Because campus is so close to the beach, it makes finding a reasonably priced apartment very difficult to find.

Jan 20, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at University of San Diego

desireethalia

'15

Psychology

3.8
B+

Many at Mission Beach

Most people living off campus live on Mission Beach or apartments within a 10 min or less walking distance.

Jan 08, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at University of San Diego

Jessicaford

'13

Business

4.2
A-

Beach

A lot of people live at the beach and there is a "USD" community at Mission beach. This is pretty cool especially on the weekends. However, parking during the warmer months can be a major pain

Apr 20, 2011

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For Assistance ContactWhat's This?

USD Housing Services
housing@sandiego.edu
www.universitycourtyard.com/index.asp

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