What does rent look like in San Diego?

Listings in San Diego currently range from $525–$1376/mo. Shared rooms from $900–$1,100/mo. Pacific Beach, Hillcrest, and City Heights for students.

How do I find a roommate in San Diego?

5 people are currently looking for roommates in San Diego. International student community near UCSD and SDSU. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.

What's available in San Diego right now?

14 listings: 13 private rooms, 1 shared room. New places are added daily.

What's the international community like in San Diego?

International student community near UCSD and SDSU. HomiesAbroad lists rooms and roommate requests from people in the same situation — browse or post what you need.

When should I start looking for housing in San Diego?

Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January. San Diego's mild weather means outdoor-oriented living — many apartments have shared patios.

Can I find housing in San Diego before I arrive?

Yes — most international students in San Diego secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in San Diego are posted. Everything is free.

Roommates & housing in San Diego for students & professionals abroad

Rooms, apartments, roommates, and shared housing for students and professionals in San Diego. Browse free listings and curated posts from local housing groups. Get emailed when new listings in San Diego fit. Find a flatmate or shared apartment — completely free.

Rent range$525–$1376/moRoom typesPrivate (13)Shared (1)

San Diego

$1,260/mo

Single room

Private room in Back Bay

Back Bay

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Sarah Williams

New here

$918/mo

Single room

Vegetarian room near UT Dallas

Richardson

Posted 2mo ago

Olivia Shah

New here

Veg-only kitchen, private room near UCSD

$1,014/mo

Single room

Veg-only kitchen, private room near UCSD

Mira Mesa

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Priya Patel

Replies to 88% · within 2h

$801/mo

Shared room

Sharing my 2BR apartment near campus

Champaign Downtown

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Ananya Reddy

Replies to 69% · within 39m

$1,376/mo

Single room

Private room in a house near MIT

Cambridgeport

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Brian Wilson

Replies to 66% · within 3h

$1,132/mo

Single room

Cozy room in Davis

Downtown Davis

Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago

Ethan Chen

Replies to 86% · within 44m

Subletting my room for fall semester near UCI

$1,089/mo

Single room

Subletting my room for fall semester near UCI

Northwood

Available from Aug 2026Posted 3mo ago

Priya Shah

New here

$994/mo

Single room

Private room in Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights

Available from Oct 2026Posted 3mo ago

David Kim

Replies to 66% · within 1h

$804/mo

Single room

Private room in East Village near NYU

East Village, NYC

Available from Aug 2026Posted 3mo ago

Mei Li

Replies to 90% · within 2h

$1,000/mo

Single room

Room for rent in San Diego

North Park

Available from Oct 2026Posted 3mo ago

Sarah Khan

Replies to 69% · within 2h

$839/mo

Single room

Private room in La Jolla near campus

La Jolla Shores

Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago

Michael Brown

Replies to 75% · within 3h

Furnished room near campus, all utilities included

$852/mo

Single room

Furnished room near campus, all utilities included

Campustown

Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago

Brian Miller

Replies to 66% · within 2h

Frequently asked questions

What does rent look like in San Diego?: Listings in San Diego currently range from $525–$1376/mo. Shared rooms from $900–$1,100/mo. Pacific Beach, Hillcrest, and City Heights for students.
What's public transit like in San Diego?: Trolley and bus system; biking is popular year-round.
How do I find a roommate in San Diego?: 5 people are currently looking for roommates in San Diego. International student community near UCSD and SDSU. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.
What's available in San Diego right now?: 14 listings: 13 private rooms, 1 shared room. New places are added daily.
What's the international community like in San Diego?: International student community near UCSD and SDSU. HomiesAbroad lists rooms and roommate requests from people in the same situation — browse or post what you need.
When should I start looking for housing in San Diego?: Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January. San Diego's mild weather means outdoor-oriented living — many apartments have shared patios.
Can I find housing in San Diego before I arrive?: Yes — most international students in San Diego secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in San Diego are posted. Everything is free.

How to find roommates & housing in San Diego

Pacific Beach, Hillcrest, and City Heights for students. Trolley and bus system; biking is popular year-round. San Diego's mild weather means outdoor-oriented living — many apartments have shared patios. US leases typically run 12 months with a security deposit. Never send money before a video tour and a signed lease.

Finding a roommate in San Diego is one of the easiest ways to lower costs and settle in faster. Share your housing preferences and budget on HomiesAbroad, and connect with other people relocating to San Diego. In-app messaging keeps your details private until you're ready to exchange them.