Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, San Diego, CA is $3,188. This is +68%, or $1,287, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, San Diego, CA is $3,188. This is +68%, or $1,287, 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 increased by 4% in the last month and have increased 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 $3,264. A 1-bedroom apartment in University City, San Diego, CA costs about $2,700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,498. Houses for rent in University City, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,900.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,505 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,370 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,300 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $11,500 | 1% | 349% | |
Studio | $2,300 | 4% | 25% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest | $2,495 | |
La Jolla Village | $2,625 | |
Ocean Beach | $2,890 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,995 | |
Sorrento Valley | $3,498 | |
Torrey Pines | $3,600 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,264 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,505
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,370
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
349%
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,495
La Jolla Village
Average rent
$2,625
Ocean Beach
Average rent
$2,890
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,995
Sorrento Valley
Average rent
$3,498
Torrey Pines
Average rent
$3,600
Apartments
Average rent
$3,264
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
11%
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 28% 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
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
1.5 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
2d ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
6216 Agee St #123, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,825
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City apartment for rent in San Diego
7160 Shoreline Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 16
2d ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
7415 Charmant Dr #2502, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$3,095
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
8084 Camino Kiosco, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1 bath
$3,195
Condo for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
3957 Nobel Dr #216, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,195
Condo for rent
Available Feb 13
5d+ 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 Dr Unit 503 #503, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$6,250
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr #311A, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,480–$4,790
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,505–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4247 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,605–$3,498
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,240
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$3,050
Condo for rent
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
9h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,240
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr #311A, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,480–$4,790
Apartment for rent
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
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
4d ago
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$6,481
Apartment for rent
13h ago
4633 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,498–$3,748
Apartment for rent
15h ago
6345 Gullstrand St, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,928–$4,398
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,365
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr #311A, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,480–$4,790
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,505–$3,700
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
17h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,328–$6,588
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
6345 Gullstrand St, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,928–$4,398
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4247 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,605–$3,498
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4655 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,898–$3,498
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,505–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,365
House for rent
9h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,240
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
16h ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
4085 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Mar 20
16h ago
University City apartment for rent in San Diego
5966 Carnegie St #2, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 30
17h ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,328–$6,588
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
University City apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,555
$2,404
Price drop
Apartment for rent