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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
University City, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in University City
$3,295/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in University City is $3,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,345 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University City
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $3,124, whereas a house costs $4,250. 1-bedroom apartments in University City run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,378.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,995 | 5% | 54% | |
1 bedroom | $2,508 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,320 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $8,947 | 3% | 255% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest | $2,395 | |
La Jolla Village | $3,395 | |
Ocean Beach | $3,200 | |
Pacific Beach | $3,195 | |
Sorrento Valley | $3,497 | |
Torrey Pines | $3,595 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,124 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,150 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,250 | 3% | 21% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
54%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,508
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,320
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,947
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
255%
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,395
La Jolla Village
Average rent
$3,395
Ocean Beach
Average rent
$3,200
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$3,195
Sorrento Valley
Average rent
$3,497
Torrey Pines
Average rent
$3,595
Apartments
Average rent
$3,124
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
21%
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
69%higher than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University City, San Diego, CA is 38% 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
1d ago
4633 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,398–$3,298
Apartment 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 #151, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
23h ago
9555 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$5,080
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr #236A, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,010–$4,520
Apartment for rent
12h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,652 –$8,351
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$3,565
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$4,250
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr #236A, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,010–$4,520
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,798
Condo for rent
Available Aug 30
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,798
Condo for rent
Available Aug 30
2h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr #236A, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,010–$4,520
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$3,565
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4655 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,878–$3,198
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4247 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$2,668
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$3,565
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
8338 Regents Road - Single BedroomUnit 2o, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
$1,845
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
16h ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,225
Condo for rent
4d ago
4655 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,878–$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 $3,295 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University City?
Average rent prices in University City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does University City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University City is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,345 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 $132,000/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).