Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2025
Last updated on September 17, 2025
Last updated on September 17, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, San Diego, CA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 12% in the last year.
We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, San Diego, CA is $3,149. This is +59% higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, San Diego, CA is $3,149. This is +59% 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.
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 $2,740 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,328. Houses for rent in University City, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,900.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $2,498 | 4% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,310 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $8,997 | 6% | 252% | |
Studio | $2,250 | 13% | 1% |
Comparables | ||
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Hillcrest | $2,595 | |
La Jolla Village | $2,997 | |
Ocean Beach | $2,800 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,995 | |
Sorrento Valley | $3,242 | |
Torrey Pines | $3,489 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $2,990 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,891 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,710 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,498
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,310
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,997
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
252%
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,595
La Jolla Village
Average rent
$2,997
Ocean Beach
Average rent
$2,800
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,995
Sorrento Valley
Average rent
$3,242
Torrey Pines
Average rent
$3,489
Apartments
Average rent
$2,990
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,891
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,710
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 21% higher than the median rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
4408 Via Amable #ONLY, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
University City apartment for rent in San Diego
2515 Curie Pl #2, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
3d ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
$1,450
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
4639 Executive Dr #53, San Diego, CA 92121
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Condo for rent
Available Sep 3
16h ago
4655 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,598–$3,338
Apartment for rent
2d ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
$2,695
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
4040 Porte La Paz #75, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Condo for rent
2d ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$11,010
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
3116 Bunche Ave #NA, San Diego, CA 92122
3 beds
3 baths
$6,350
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
3890 Nobel Dr Unit 503 #503, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$4,595
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,655–$3,765
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,794–$7,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City apartment for rent in San Diego
3969 Mahaila Ave #112, San Diego, CA 92122
Studio
0 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
3955 Nobel Dr #179, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 26
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,710
$2,830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,230
$2,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,030
$2,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d 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
1 bed
1 bath
$2,498
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
3520 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$2,498
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
10h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,794–$7,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
4655 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,598–$3,338
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,710
$2,830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,230
$2,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,030
$2,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,655–$3,765
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$6,481
Apartment for rent
10h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,794–$7,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
4655 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,598–$3,338
Apartment for rent
1d ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
1 bath
$3,895
$3,495
Price drop
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,655–$3,765
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,710
$2,830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,230
$2,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,030
$2,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
$2,695
Price drop
Condo for rent
3d ago
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$6,481
Apartment for rent
9h ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
$3,850
Price drop
House for rent
9h ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$3,950
$3,850
Price drop
House for rent