Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, 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 January 2026, 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 increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,950. A 1-bedroom apartment in University City, San Diego, CA costs about $2,680 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,370. Houses for rent in University City, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,950.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,535 | 3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,340 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $8,995 | 8% | 253% | |
Studio | $2,095 | 7% | 15% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest | $2,450 | |
La Jolla Village | $3,647 | |
Ocean Beach | $2,895 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,895 | |
Sorrento Valley | $3,500 | |
Torrey Pines | $3,950 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,998 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,950 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | 64% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,535
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,340
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,995
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
253%
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,450
La Jolla Village
Average rent
$3,647
Ocean Beach
Average rent
$2,895
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,895
Sorrento Valley
Average rent
$3,500
Torrey Pines
Average rent
$3,950
Apartments
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,998
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
64%
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 30% 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
4018 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
3440 Lebon Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
3550 Lebon Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
8h ago
University City apartment for rent in San Diego
4225 Porte De Palmas #4225, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 22
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,745
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
6099 Scripps St, San Diego, CA 92122
4 beds
2 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available Nov 15
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,872
Apartment for rent
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
1d ago
Verified
9555 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$5,080
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
4095 Rosenda Ct, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$4,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
4095 Rosenda Ct Unit 249 #249, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$4,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University City townhouse for rent in San Diego
7274 Shoreline Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Jan 10
1d ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,476–$6,703
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
4158 Decoro St, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
17h ago
8155 Cargill Ave, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1 bath
$3,025
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr #930A, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$3,230
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,872
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,998
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
3d 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
3d ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,998
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,460
$3,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr #930A, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$3,230
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,460
$3,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,515–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
4158 Decoro St, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
17h ago
8155 Cargill Ave, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1 bath
$3,025
Apartment for rent
11h ago
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$6,481
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,476–$6,703
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4633 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,598–$3,748
Apartment for rent
17h ago
8155 Cargill Ave, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
1 bath
$3,025
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7205 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,515–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,460
$3,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3707 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1 bed
1 bath
$2,476–$5,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9m ago
University City house for rent in San Diego
4 beds
2 baths
$4,700
House for rent
11h ago
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$6,481
Apartment for rent
1d ago
University City condo for rent in San Diego
3929 Nobel Dr #90, San Diego, CA 92122
2 beds
2 baths
$3,095
Condo for rent
1d 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