Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 18, 2025
Last updated on December 18, 2025
Last updated on December 18, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, San Diego, CA is $3,177. This is +67%, or $1,277, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, San Diego, CA is $3,177. This is +67%, or $1,277, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, San Diego, CA have decreased by 5% in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in University City, San Diego, CA is $2,990. A 1-bedroom apartment in University City, San Diego, CA costs about $2,750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,421. Houses for rent in University City, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,572.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,700 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,320 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,597 | 3% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | No Change | 13% | |
Studio | $2,195 | 4% | 13% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest | $2,395 | |
La Jolla Village | $3,600 | |
Ocean Beach | $2,897 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,937 | |
Sorrento Valley | $3,795 | |
Torrey Pines | $3,925 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,990 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,998 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,572 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | 26% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,320
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,597
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,395
La Jolla Village
Average rent
$3,600
Ocean Beach
Average rent
$2,897
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,937
Sorrento Valley
Average rent
$3,795
Torrey Pines
Average rent
$3,925
Apartments
Average rent
$2,990
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,998
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,572
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
26%
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.
Median rent prices in University City, San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University City, San Diego, CA is 33% higher than the median rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ ago
University City apartment for rent in San Diego
2515 Curie Pl #3, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
4183 Camino Lita, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
4040 4040 Porte La Paz 75, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
6178 Agee St Unit 151 #151, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
4015 Porte La Paz #136, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
House for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
7505 Charmant Dr #1606, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$2,999
Condo for rent
1d ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
6099 Scripps St, San Diego, CA 92122
4 beds
2 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
3890 Nobel Drive #503, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$6,250
Condo for rent
4h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr #769A, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,360–$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
9263 Regents Road, San Diego, CA 92037
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Jan 5
5d+ ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
7215 Calabria Ct, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,730–$3,880
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,501–$6,312
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr #769A, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,360–$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Condo for rent
Available Dec 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,998
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,998
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
3520 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$2,998
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
4d ago
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$6,481
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
4h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr #769A, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,360–$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,730–$3,880
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$6,481
Apartment for rent
22h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,501–$6,312
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
4633 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,498–$3,378
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
$2,450
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,730–$3,880
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$6,481
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
20h ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
22h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,501–$6,312
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
2d ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
9679 Easter Way #9679, San Diego, CA 92121
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
House for rent
Available Dec 8