Living in College Area, San Diego
Condos in College Area are around $600K and single-family homes around $900K — below the $1.1M median across the neighborhoods in this guide. Anchored by SDSU, this area has a mix of student life, residential streets, and eateries.
Typical prices
- Condos
- $600K
- Homes
- $900K
Condos sit below the $650K guide median.
What stands out
- Adjacent to SDSU campus
- Student and faculty mix
- Walkable to restaurants and coffee shops
- Mid-century and Spanish homes
- Lively college-town energy
Who College Area suits
Based on how College Area scores in the matching quiz, it tends to suit buyers who would rather walk than drive, families weighing school access.
See homes for sale in College Area
Current listings, updated from the MLS.
Common questions about College Area
How much does it cost to buy a home in College Area?
In College Area, condos are around $600K and single-family homes around $900K. That puts condos below the $650K median across the San Diego neighborhoods we track, and homes below the $1.1M median.
Is College Area a good place to live?
Anchored by SDSU, this area has a mix of student life, residential streets, and eateries. It tends to suit buyers who would rather walk than drive, families weighing school access.
What is College Area known for?
College Area is known for adjacent to sdsu campus, student and faculty mix, walkable to restaurants and coffee shops.
What neighborhoods are similar to College Area?
Buyers considering College Area often also look at Bay Ho, Bay Park, El Cerrito, which share a similar character and price range.
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