What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in University City, San Diego, CA?

One-bedroom apartments in University City average around $2,700 per month in 2025. These units remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while other bedroom types saw rent declines. One-bedroom apartments in this San Diego neighborhood typically offer around 602 sqft of living space.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in University City, San Diego, CA?

Two-bedroom apartments in University City rent for around $3,400 per month in 2025, down 5.5% from the previous year. These units average around 962 sqft and represent the most common rental type in this San Diego neighborhood, with about 70 listings available monthly.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in University City, San Diego, CA?

Three-bedroom apartments in University City average around $4,200 per month in 2025, down 8.6% from 2024. These larger units offer around 1,396 sqft of space and see about 24 listings available monthly in this San Diego neighborhood.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City, San Diego, CA?

University City's rental market averaged around $3,200 per month across all property types in 2025, down 2.4% year over year. Rent varies by timing, with June seeing the highest prices at about 6.7% above February rates, making late winter the most affordable time to rent in this San Diego neighborhood.

What is the average apartment size in University City, San Diego, CA?

Apartments in University City average around 864 sqft across all unit types. Studio apartments offer around 485 sqft, while three-bedroom units provide the most space at around 1,396 sqft in this San Diego neighborhood.

What type of apartment is most common in University City, San Diego, CA?

Two-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in University City, with about 70 listings available monthly. One-bedroom units follow closely with about 64 monthly listings, while the neighborhood sees strong overall availability with approximately 174 total listings per month.

What type of apartment is least common in University City, San Diego, CA?

Studio apartments are the least common rental type in University City, with about 7 listings available monthly. Three-bedroom apartments also have limited availability at about 24 monthly listings, making smaller and larger units less common than one and two-bedroom options in this San Diego neighborhood.

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5d+ ago

Cheap University City apartment for rent in San Diego

Private Furnished Room in a Beautiful 5 Bedroom Shared House with 4 tenants total - Quiet Neighborhood / Centrally Located / 12 Month Lease

2515 Curie Pl #3, San Diego, CA 92122

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

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19h ago

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Mesa Village

5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117

Affordable | Hardwood floor | Central heat

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1 bath

$1,639–$1,827

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1817 - 1821 Westinghouse St. - Photo 1 of 1

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1817 - 1821 Westinghouse St.

1817 1817 - 1821 Westinghouse St., San Diego, CA 92111

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395

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5d+ ago

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Almayo

4603 4603 - 4611 Almayo Ave., San Diego, CA 92117

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395–$2,795

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17h ago

9.4

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Avalon La Jolla Colony

7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122

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1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,695–$3,750

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Cheap University City condo for rent in San Diego

3550 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,798

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Available Aug 30

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3550 Lebon Drive #6408, San Diego, CA 92122

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,798

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3550 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

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1 bath

$2,798

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3520 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,798

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6178 Agee St #151, San Diego, CA 92122

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,800

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5136 Kesling St, San Diego, CA 92117

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7295 Charmant Dr #44, San Diego, CA 92122

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1 bath

$3,430

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4390 Caminito Del Diamante #93, San Diego, CA 92121

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$4,195

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4390 Caminito Del Diamante, San Diego, CA 92121

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3 beds

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$4,195

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Available Jul 1

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5d+ ago

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3837 Camino Lindo, San Diego, CA 92122

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2 baths

$4,200

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5d+ ago

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4354 Vision Dr, San Diego, CA 92121

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$4,250

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5522 5522 Renaissance - 1 #1, San Diego, CA 92122

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2 beds

2 baths

$4,250

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3924 Camino Calma, San Diego, CA 92122

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3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,295

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5d+ ago

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3570 Tony Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

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4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,900

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6095 Agee St, San Diego, CA 92122

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4 beds

2 baths

$5,500

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5447 Soledad Rd, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 beds

1 bath

$5,995

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Enders & Teasdale Ave., San Diego, CA 92122

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

5 beds

2 baths

$6,500

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Available Jul 1

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1079 Sapphire St, San Diego, CA 92109

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$8,859

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7630 Andasol St, San Diego, CA 92126

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$9,953

$9,036

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5870 Cactus Way, San Diego, CA 92037

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

3 baths

$28,565

$22,867

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