SDSU 12 month leases in San Diego: full-year lease options

A full-year lease is the default for a lot of off-campus housing, and SDSU 12 month leases in San Diego give you a steady home base for the school year and the summer after it. You can browse everything currently posted on our San Diego listings page, and below we've picked five listings that are all on a Year Lease (12 Months), with a range of prices, sizes and property types.

With October wrapping up, this is a good moment to compare full-year options. If you're moving for spring, a 12-month lease will carry you into next fall. If you're planning for next year instead, starting early gives you time to compare without rushing. Four of these five are marked as available now. We've noted the details that are worth a follow-up message for each one.

Begin your search at Off-Campus Universe, where you can browse current listings near San Diego.

Collegeview apartments is listed at $1,700/month for 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It's a furnished apartment, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus, and it's the only 2-bedroom in this group. A student posted it, so ask whether you'd be taking over their lease or signing a new one with the property. The listed start date is 8/12/2026, which has passed, so check what dates are open now.

1be 1bth Primary Bedroom Near Campus comes in at $1,400/month for 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom in a townhouse. It's unfurnished, 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, and posted by the property owner. The listing title mentions a primary bedroom near campus. The start date shows 8/15/2026, so ask the owner about current move-in timing and whether any parts of the townhouse are shared.

54th rooms is the lowest-priced listing here at $990/month. It lists 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom in a house, unfurnished, and listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. The owner posted it, and the timing reads 8/1/2026. That date has passed, so confirm availability and ask how the rest of the house is set up.

Room in a house with 3 other housemates is $1,320/month for 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom in a furnished house, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. It was posted by a student, and the timing reads "July 7th to July 7th". Ask the student whether this is a lease takeover, how many months remain, and what the landlord needs from you to approve the switch.

1 bedroom right next to SDSU! is listed at $1,795/month for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment. It's unfurnished and 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, even though the listing title says it's right next to SDSU, so go by the listed distance when you plan your commute. It was posted by a company, and the timing reads Available now, which makes it the most straightforward option if you want to move soon.

What a 12-month lease means near SDSU

A 12-month lease is a commitment to pay rent every month for a full year, including the summer months when you might not be in San Diego. In return, you get a set rent and a place you don't have to re-lease every semester.

In this group, prices run from $990/month to $1,795/month for the 1-bedroom listings, and the one 2-bedroom is $1,700/month. Three are listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus and two are 5 to 10 minutes by car. Property types include apartments, a townhouse and two houses, and two of the five are furnished.

Who posted the listing also varies. Two came from students, two from property owners and one from a company. That affects who you'll sign with and how the application works, so ask each lister to walk you through their process.

It also helps to think about the size you actually need. A 2-bedroom on a full-year lease means you and a roommate are both committed for twelve months, so talk through summer plans, guests and how you'll split bills before either of you applies. A 1-bedroom puts the whole year on you alone, which is simpler to manage but means there's no one to share the rent if your plans shift.

SDSU 12 month leases in San Diego: planning around the full year

SDSU 12 month leases in San Diego make the most sense when you know you'll want the same place for the whole year. Before you sign, map out your next twelve months: spring classes, summer plans and the start of next fall. If you'll be away for the summer, the rent for those months is still part of the deal.

Ask about subletting early. Some landlords allow you to sublease your room for the summer with their approval, and others don't allow it at all. Knowing the rule before you sign helps you plan, especially if you're thinking about an internship somewhere else.

Start dates deserve a second look too. Three of the listings here show a start date in August 2026, which has already passed. Listers don't always update their original dates, so message them to ask what's open now and when your 12 months would actually begin and end.

Distance is easier to judge once you know the full year is locked in. Three of these listings are under 5 minutes by car from campus, and two are 5 to 10 minutes by car. Over twelve months, a few extra minutes each way adds up, so weigh that against the rent difference and ask each lister about parking if you plan to drive.

Finally, compare total cost, not just rent. With a furnished place you skip buying furniture. With an unfurnished one, add a bed, desk and kitchen basics to your budget. Ask each lister about deposits, fees and which utilities, if any, are included in the monthly rent.

Tips for signing a 12-month lease near SDSU

• Read the full lease before signing, including the end date, renewal terms and any early-termination fees.

• Ask whether summer subleasing is allowed and what approval the landlord needs.

• For student-posted listings, find out if you'd be taking over an existing lease or signing a new one.

• Confirm the actual start date in writing, since several listings here still show August dates.

Ready to find your place? Browse all listings at Off-Campus Universe.

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