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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern kitchen
  • On-site laundry
  • Ample storage
  • Comfortable living area
  • Stylish living space

Location

5504 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105, USA|El Cerrito

Property Overview

Modern interiors feature a stylish living space, comfortable living area, modern kitchen, on-site laundry, and ample storage. A nearby top-rated high school offers convenient access to education within roughly a third of a mile. The surrounding area is also favorable for pet owners, with nearby pet grooming, veterinary services, and a pet supply store.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

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$2,024–$2,611

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$2,027–$2,227

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La Mesa • 5500 Morro Way

1 Bed

$1,995

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Lincoln Park • 4965 Logan Ave

1 Bed

$1,875–$1,950

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Normal Heights • 4443 36th St

1 Bed

$1,800

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La Mesa • 5333 Baltimore Dr

1 Bed

$2,125

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Colina Del Sol • 4044 Estrella Ave

1 Bed

$1,750–$1,850

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La Mesa • 8633 La Mesa Blvd

1 Bed

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Palmilla

Our team has verified this company

College East • 5474 Reservoir Dr

1 Bed

$2,024–$2,611

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
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Summit Park Village

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Lake Murray • 8563 Lake Murray Blvd

1 Bed

$2,027–$2,227

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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La Mesa • 5500 Morro Way

1 Bed

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Lincoln Park • 4965 Logan Ave

1 Bed

$1,875–$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Normal Heights • 4443 36th St

1 Bed

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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La Mesa • 5333 Baltimore Dr

1 Bed

$2,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Colina Del Sol • 4044 Estrella Ave

1 Bed

$1,750–$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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La Mesa • 8633 La Mesa Blvd

1 Bed

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Rent trends in El Cerrito

1-bedroom apartments at 5504 University Ave cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
El Cerrito
San Diego
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,306
December 2024$2,297
January 2025$2,345
February 2025$2,345
March 2025$2,300
April 2025$2,257
May 2025$2,278
June 2025$2,295
July 2025$2,297
August 2025$2,295
September 2025$2,295
October 2025$2,250
November 2025$2,250
December 2025$2,265
January 2026$2,214
February 2026$2,200
March 2026$2,198
April 2026$2,199
May 2026$2,199
June 2026$2,223
July 2026$2,248
August 2026$2,200
September 2026$2,206
October 2026$2,240
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in El Cerrito
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,845
April 2025$1,799
May 2025$1,838
November 2025$1,940
December 2025$1,890
January 2026$1,890
March 2026$1,690
April 2026$1,790
May 2026$1,785
June 2026$1,842
July 2026$1,848
August 2026$1,797
September 2026$1,907
October 2026$1,945

Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 5504 University Ave, San Diego, CA.
6 months ago$1,890

Schools near 5504 University Ave

Fay Elementary School

4080 52nd st

san diego, CA, 92105

K-5Public
C+

Lemon Grove Academy Elementary

7885 golden ave

lemon grove, CA, 91945

K-6Public

Alba

4041 oregon st

san diego, CA, 92104

1-12Public

Avondale Elementary School

8401 stansbury st

spring valley, CA, 91977

K-6Public
B-

Home & Hosp/Transition Support

4100 normal st annex 14

san diego, CA, 92103

K-12Public
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Getting around San Diego near 5504 University Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 5504 University Ave, San Diego

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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