The lowest-cost way to live near UCSD
Renting a private or shared room is the most affordable way to live near UCSD. Pacific Beach has the cheapest shared rooms ($850-$1,050 per person) in exchange for a 40-60 minute commute, while University City's private rooms ($1,100-$1,500) trade price for a direct trolley ride to campus.
4 verified private & shared rooms listings near UCSD right now · avg. $1,136/mo
What's the difference between a private room and a shared room near UCSD?
A private room means your own bedroom in a shared apartment; a shared room means splitting a bedroom, the cheapest option available, most common in Pacific Beach.
Which neighborhood has the cheapest rooms near UCSD?
Pacific Beach, where shared rooms run $850-$1,050 per person — but budget 40-60 minutes for the bus-and-trolley commute to campus.