SDSU furnished rentals in San Diego: move-in-ready options

Furniture is one of the biggest hidden costs of moving, which is why SDSU furnished rentals in San Diego get so much attention every time a semester turns over. Below are five current San Diego listings that are all listed as furnished, with each one's price, lease length and distance by car from campus.

It's early November, so the timing is useful. Spring-semester leases and takeovers are being posted now, January move-ins need to be settled before winter break, and owners are already thinking about next fall. A furnished place can make any of those moves a lot simpler.

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

Collegeview apartments is a lease takeover posted by a current resident at $1,700/month on a year lease, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. The fields and description give different bedroom and bath counts, so confirm the layout with the lister. The listing mentions a pool, gym and study rooms in the community, and the start date of 8/12/2026 has passed, so ask about current dates.

Tropical Lux Condo w Theater is a furnished one-bedroom, one-bath place at $3,350/month on a nine-month lease, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus. The listing describes fast Wi-Fi, a dedicated work desk, a projector setup in the living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Its 7/1/2026 start has passed, so check current availability with the owner.

2 bd 1 bath near Campus is a furnished two-bedroom, one-bath unit at $2,450/month on a year lease, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. The listing places it on College Avenue and says laundry on the premises is free, a covered carport space is available, and water, trash, sewer and electric are paid by the landlord. It also says month-to-month is possible; the listed start date of 6/1/2026 has passed, so confirm what's open now.

Furnished 2 bedrooms place in Del Cerro is a furnished two-bedroom, one-bath condo at $2,600/month on a six-month lease, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus. The listing says it's a second-floor unit attached to the main house with its own entrance, reached by stairs with no elevator, and two parking spots. A cleaning fee is collected with the deposit, and the 7/1/2026 start date should be confirmed with the owner.

5246 is a furnished one-bedroom ADU at $1,800/month on a six-month lease, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus. The listing mentions a queen bed, a workspace, a full kitchen with new appliances, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a washer and dryer on the premises and a fenced yard. The address isn't given and the 8/1/2026 start has passed, so ask the owner for both details.

Furnished housing near SDSU at a glance

These five listings cover a wide price range, from a takeover in a larger apartment community to a stand-alone one-bedroom with plenty of extras. Two are listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus and three as 5 to 10 minutes by car, so none of them asks for a long daily drive.

Lease lengths are just as varied. Two are year leases, two are six months, and one runs nine months. That spread is handy right now. A six-month furnished place could cover the spring semester without tying you into next summer, while a year lease makes more sense if you already know you'll be staying through next fall.

Several of these listings also bundle in costs that you'd otherwise pay yourself. One says the landlord covers water, trash, sewer and electric, and others mention Wi-Fi or on-site laundry. When you add up a month in San Diego, those extras can narrow the gap between a cheaper unfurnished place and a furnished one.

Parking is worth a question at every stop. Two listings here mention parking, a carport or driveway spots, which helps if you'll be driving to campus. For the rest, ask before you sign, since street parking near busy areas can be hard to count on.

SDSU furnished rentals in San Diego: what to check before you sign

Before you commit to one of the SDSU furnished rentals in San Diego, ask for a written list of what the furniture actually includes. "Furnished" can mean a bed and a couch, or it can mean a stocked kitchen, desk, linens and a TV. Knowing the difference keeps you from buying things you don't need.

Check the condition of everything at move-in, too. Take photos of each room and each piece of furniture, and send them to the lister so you both have a record. It's a small step that can save a lot of back-and-forth about the deposit later.

Look carefully at dates. Every listing in this post shows a start date that's already passed, which is normal for places that are still on the market, but it means the real availability may have changed. Ask when you could move in, when the lease would end, and whether there's any flexibility on either end.

If you're taking over someone else's lease, ask how the transfer works. Find out whether the property manager has to approve you, whether there's a transfer fee, and whose name the deposit will be under once you move in.

Plan your search around a short list. Pick two or three places that fit your budget and dates, message each lister with your move-in date and how long you need the place, and ask for a video tour if you can't get there in person. Furnished units tend to draw more interest, so a quick, specific first message often gets a faster reply than a general one. Keep notes on what each lister tells you so you can compare total monthly cost, lease length and distance by car side by side.

Quick tips for furnished rentals near SDSU

• Ask for a full furniture and appliance list in writing, so you know exactly what's provided before you sign.

• Confirm which bills are covered by rent and which you'd pay on your own, including internet and electricity.

• For a January start, reach out this month; furnished places with spring-semester terms tend to go quickly.

• If you're planning for next fall, ask owners now whether they'll renew or relist, and when they'll set next year's rent.

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

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