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📅 Subleases in San Diego.

Summer, semester and study-abroad sublets from .edu-verified students across 25 San Diego colleges. Live in their place for part of their lease — no year-long commitment.

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San Diego subleases right now.

1 sublease listing in San Diego
Private Room with Shower/Bathroom at SDSUSublease+3
$1,500/mo

Private Room with Shower/Bathroom at SDSU

  • January 2027
  • Furnished
Regina N.· 1 weeks ago
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Subleases at every San Diego school.

Alliant International University-San Diego subleases
Alliant International University-San Diego
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Ashford University subleases
Ashford University
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California Institute of Arts & Technology subleases
California Institute of Arts & Technology
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California Miramar University subleases
California Miramar University
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California Western School of Law subleases
California Western School of Law
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Concorde Career College-San Diego subleases
Concorde Career College-San Diego
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Design Institute of San Diego subleases
Design Institute of San Diego
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Franciscan School of Theology subleases
Franciscan School of Theology
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High Tech High Graduate School of Education subleases
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
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ICOHS College subleases
ICOHS College
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National University subleases
National University
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Newschool of Architecture and Design subleases
Newschool of Architecture and Design
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North-West College-San Diego subleases
North-West College-San Diego
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Northcentral University subleases
Northcentral University
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Pacific College of Health and Science subleases
Pacific College of Health and Science
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Point Loma Nazarene University subleases
Point Loma Nazarene University
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San Diego City College subleases
San Diego City College
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San Diego Global Knowledge University subleases
San Diego Global Knowledge University
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San Diego Mesa College subleases
San Diego Mesa College
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San Diego Miramar College subleases
San Diego Miramar College
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San Diego State University subleases
San Diego State University
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The Chicago School at San Diego subleases
The Chicago School at San Diego
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law subleases
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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United States University subleases
United States University
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University of San Diego subleases
University of San Diego
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How subleasing works

Sublease vs. lease takeover.

A sublease is when an existing tenant lets you live in their place for part of their lease term. They stay on the lease; you pay them. A lease takeover is the opposite: you replace them on the lease and deal with the landlord yourself. Need a place for a few months? Sublease. Want the lease in your name? Look at lease takeovers on your campus page.

Spring is peak sublease season in San Diego: study abroad, co-ops and December grads free up rooms for a single term, and summer sublets get posted before finals.

How much does a sublease cost in San Diego?

You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around San Diego campuses put a one-bedroom between $1,850/month (ZIP 92113, near Concorde Career College-San Diego) and $3,410 (ZIP 92108, near California Institute of Arts & Technology), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $1,120–$2,060 each, depending on the area.

Stuff San Diego students ask

San Diego sublease FAQ.

How much does a sublease cost in San Diego?
You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around San Diego campuses put a one-bedroom between $1,850/month (ZIP 92113, near Concorde Career College-San Diego) and $3,410 (ZIP 92108, near California Institute of Arts & Technology), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $1,120–$2,060 each, depending on the area.
How do I find a sublease in San Diego?
Browse the sublease listings on this page, or pick your campus below to see subleases posted by verified students at your school. Every poster verified a .edu email, so you're dealing with real students, not Craigslist scammers. Browsing and posting are free.
What's the difference between a sublease and a lease takeover?
In a sublease, the original tenant stays on the lease and you pay them for part of their term — common for summers, a study-abroad semester or an internship. In a lease takeover, you replace them on the lease entirely and deal with the landlord directly. If you need a place for a few months, sublease. If you want the lease in your name, take it over.
Is subleasing allowed in San Diego?
It depends on the lease, not the city. Most leases require the landlord's written consent before you sublet, and some ban it outright. Check the subletting clause in the lease and get the landlord's OK in writing before anyone moves in or pays.
When do San Diego students post subleases?
Two big waves: late fall, when students lock in spring study abroad and co-ops, and March–April, when summer sublets go up before finals. Post early in either window and you'll have the most people looking.
Does it cost anything to sublease through Crashmates?
No. Posting a sublease and browsing listings are free, and you start with 10 free credits — you only spend a credit to send the first message in a new conversation. No subscription.

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