SDSU 2 bedroom rentals in San Diego: what's open right now

Splitting a place with one roommate is one of the most common ways to rent off campus, and SDSU 2 bedroom rentals in San Diego cover a lot of ground, from furnished apartments to a whole house. You'll find the full range on the San Diego listings page. We've picked five current two-bedroom listings to give you a sense of what's available and what it costs.

Late October is a useful time to look. All five of these are showing as open now, so they could work for a spring-semester move, and they're a good benchmark if you're already planning for next fall. Each summary sticks to what's on the listing, with a few questions worth putting to the lister before you apply.

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

Collegeview apartments is the most affordable option in this group at $1,700/month. It's a furnished 2 bed, 2 bath apartment on a Year Lease (12 Months), listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. Lease timing is listed as 8/12/2026. Two bathrooms at this price is worth a close look, so message the lister soon and ask what's included.

Mohawk House 2 Bedrooms is an unfurnished 2 bed, 1 bath house at $3,000/month on a Year Lease (12 Months). It's listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus, with lease timing listed as 6/1/2026. A house usually means more space than an apartment, but you'll be furnishing it yourselves, so add that to your budget when you compare.

2 bd 1 bath near Campus is a furnished 2 bed, 1 bath unit at $2,450/month on a Year Lease (12 Months), listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. Lease timing is listed as 6/1/2026. If you'd rather not buy furniture, this sits between the cheapest apartment and the house on price. Ask the lister what furniture comes with it.

Furnished 2 bedrooms place in Del Cerro is a furnished 2 bed, 1 bath condo at $2,600/month, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus. It's on a Biannual lease (6 months), with lease timing listed as 7/1/2026. A six-month term is handy if you only need spring, or if you'd like to try living together before committing to a full year.

City Heights 2BD/1Bth with gated parking is an unfurnished 2 bed, 1 bath unit at $2,400/month on a Year Lease (12 Months). It's listed as more than 10 minutes by car from campus, with lease timing listed as 5/1/2026. The longer drive can be a fair trade if the rent and layout suit you. Ask the lister about the parking mentioned in the title and how it's assigned.

Sharing a two-bedroom near SDSU

A two-bedroom is usually the simplest shared setup. You and one roommate split the rent and the bills, each get your own bedroom and share the kitchen and living space. The listings above show a single monthly rent for the whole unit, so you'll need to agree on how to divide it, especially if one bedroom is bigger or the place has only one bathroom.

Most landlords will want both of you on the lease. That usually means you're each responsible for the full rent if the other person can't pay. It's worth having an honest conversation about budgets, schedules and expectations before you apply together. A short written agreement between roommates can save a lot of awkwardness later.

Bathroom count is something people overlook. Only one of these five has two bathrooms. Sharing one bathroom is very doable, but morning routines and class schedules matter. If you and your roommate keep similar hours, a second bathroom might be worth paying more for.

Timing is the other thing to sort out together. Several of these listings have start dates that have already passed, which is why they're showing as open now. If you only need a place from January, ask whether the lister can start the lease then, and whether the end date shifts with it. If you're aiming for next August instead, ask how far ahead they take applications so you don't miss the window.

SDSU 2 bedroom rentals in San Diego: comparing price, furnishing and lease

When you compare SDSU 2 bedroom rentals in San Diego, start with the full-unit rent and divide it by two. In this set, that runs from $1,700/month for the furnished two-bath apartment up to $3,000/month for the unfurnished house. Split evenly, the per-person cost changes a lot from one listing to the next.

Furnishing is the next filter. Three of these are listed as furnished and two aren't. Unfurnished places mean buying or moving beds, desks and a couch, which adds a one-time cost. Furnished units cost more each month but are easier for a mid-year move or a short stay. Ask for photos or a list of what's provided.

Lease length matters too. Four of these are on a Year Lease (12 Months), and one is on a Biannual lease (6 months). A year lease gives you longer stability on rent. A shorter term gives you flexibility if you're not sure where you'll be next year. Ask about renewal options either way.

Then think about the drive. Three listings are listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus, one is 5 to 10 minutes by car and one is more than 10 minutes by car. A few extra minutes may be fine if it saves you money, but factor in parking and how often you'll need to be on campus each week.

It also helps to keep a simple comparison list as you message listers. Note the rent, bathrooms, furnishing, lease type, start date and every answer you get about fees. When you're juggling several conversations, a quick table keeps the details straight and makes the final choice much easier.

Finally, ask every lister about the costs that aren't on the listing. Deposits, application fees and utilities can change your real monthly total, and they vary a lot between apartments, condos and houses. Getting those numbers up front means you and your roommate can compare like for like before anyone pays a deposit.

Tips for renting a two-bedroom in San Diego

• Agree with your roommate on how to split rent and bills before you apply, especially if the bedrooms differ in size.

• Ask each lister for the full move-in cost, including deposit and any fees, so you can compare real totals.

• Check what furniture comes with a furnished listing and budget for basics if a place is unfurnished.

• Confirm the lease start date and term in writing, and ask about renewal if you might want to stay another year.

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