Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
University City, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in University City
$3,195/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in University City is $3,195 per month as of August 2026. This is 65% above the national average rent, or $1,255 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University City
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University City, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in University City have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
University City, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in University City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University City is $2,950, whereas a house costs $4,195. 1-bedroom apartments in University City run $2,735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,370.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,288 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,320 |  2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,297 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $15,500 | 7% | 380% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest | $2,421 | |
La Jolla Village | $2,900 | |
Ocean Beach | $2,795 | |
Pacific Beach | $3,200 | |
Sorrento Valley | $3,685 | |
Torrey Pines | $4,247 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,997 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,195 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,288
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,320
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,297
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$15,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
380%
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,421
La Jolla Village
Average rent
$2,900
Ocean Beach
Average rent
$2,795
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$3,200
Sorrento Valley
Average rent
$3,685
Torrey Pines
Average rent
$4,247
Apartments
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in University City, San Diego, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in University City, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in University City and Hillcrest by all bedroom counts and property types.
University City
65%higher than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University City, San Diego, CA is 32% higher than the median rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.
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Discover rentals in University City, San Diego, CA
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
6178 Agee St #151, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
3d ago
University City apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,095
Condo for rent
1d ago
9555 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$5,080
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
3 baths
$4,495
House for rent
1d ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
7535 Charmant Dr #201, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$4,350
Condo for rent
Available Aug 6
15h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,649 –$9,523
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,540
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,798
Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
3520 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$2,798
Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,798
Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Verified
3935 Nobel Dr #117, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,640–$3,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6345 Gullstrand St, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$3,382–$3,498
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4247 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,605–$3,658
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3935 Nobel Dr #117, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,640–$3,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,295
House for rent
11h ago
4655 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,148–$3,198
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University City, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the University City rental market.
How much is rent in University City?
The average rent in University City is $3,195 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University City?
Average rent prices in University City have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does University City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University City is 65% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,255 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in University City?
To comfortably afford rent in University City, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).