Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 17, 2025

Average rent in
University City, San Diego, CA

Last updated on September 17, 2025

Last updated on September 17, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

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.

Rent price summary for
University City, San Diego, CA

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.

$3.39

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,149

decreased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

84

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$3.39

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
44%
40%
10%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

69%
31%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 comparables in
University City, San Diego, CA

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

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%

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%

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.

Compare rent prices in University City, San Diego, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in University City, San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.

University City

Median rent price$3,149
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by31%

higher than the national median

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.

More data insights and reports

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5d+ ago

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8.8

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4655 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,598–$3,338

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2d ago

University City condo for rent in San Diego

2 beds

2 baths

$2,795

$2,695

Price drop

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

University City condo for rent in San Diego

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4040 Porte La Paz #75, San Diego, CA 92122

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

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2d ago

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