Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, San Diego, CA is $3,298. This is +69%, or $1,348, higher than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, San Diego, CA is $3,298. This is +69%, or $1,348, 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 3% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $3,153. A 1-bedroom apartment in University City, San Diego, CA costs about $2,674 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,395. Houses for rent in University City, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,250.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,501 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,395 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,572 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $11,000 | No Change | 270% | |
Studio | $2,250 | 4% | 17% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest | $2,400 | |
La Jolla Village | $3,199 | |
Ocean Beach | $2,795 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,950 | |
Sorrento Valley | $2,998 | |
Torrey Pines | $5,859 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,153 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,996 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,501
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,572
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
270%
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,400
La Jolla Village
Average rent
$3,199
Ocean Beach
Average rent
$2,795
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,950
Sorrento Valley
Average rent
$2,998
Torrey Pines
Average rent
$5,859
Apartments
Average rent
$3,153
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,996
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
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 37% 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 house for rent in San Diego
4165 Executive Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
16h ago
4633 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,498–$3,728
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
4d ago
University City apartment for rent in San Diego
5968 Carnegie St #4, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 30
4d ago
University City apartment for rent in San Diego
5968 Carnegie St #3, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 30
2d ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
$3,195
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
3890 Nobel Dr #503, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$6,250
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,910
$5,719
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Condo for rent
1d ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,495
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,630–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 23
19h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,530–$7,823
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
4247 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,595–$3,448
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,910
$5,719
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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
6h ago
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$6,481
Apartment for rent
19h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,530–$7,823
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
16h ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
3915 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,630–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$6,481
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4655 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,898–$3,408
Apartment for rent
19h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,530–$7,823
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
4247 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,595–$3,448
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6345 Gullstrand St, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,098–$4,398
Apartment for rent
16h ago
4633 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,498–$3,728
Apartment for rent
3d ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
3163 Ducommun Ave #1, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
Available Apr 29
3d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$2,640–$2,810
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,910
$5,719
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$6,481
Apartment for rent
19h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,530–$7,823
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
7224 Shoreline Dr #177, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$3,495
House for rent
Available Jun 1
16h ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
3915 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
2d ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$4,850
$4,750
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
7812 Camino Raposa, San Diego, CA 92122
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Condo for rent