Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Average rent in
University Heights, San Diego, CA

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, San Diego, CA is $2,450. This is +26%, or $500, higher than the national average.

$4.24

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,450

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

65

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, San Diego, CA is $2,450. This is +26%, or $500, higher than the national average.

$4.24

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
78%
11%
5%
5%
$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

76%
24%
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 price trends in
University Heights, San Diego, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, San Diego, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
University Heights, San Diego, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in University Heights, San Diego, CA is $2,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in University Heights, San Diego, CA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,695. Houses for rent in University Heights, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,275.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,145

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,772

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$5,750

24%

22%

4 bedroom

$11,543

49%

-

Studio

$1,900

10%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,772

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,750

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$11,543

Last 30 days

49%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University Heights, 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 Heights, San Diego, CA to other neighborhoods

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

University Heights

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, San Diego, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.

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4036 Louisiana St #08 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

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Louisiana (Schmidt) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Louisiana (Schmidt)

4325 1/2 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104

2 beds

1 bath

$2,045

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5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

4169

4169 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92104

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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2317 Meade Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Mississippi Street 8plex #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Mississippi Street 8plex #2

4414 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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1067 Lincoln Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4473 Alabama St #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

$2,350

Price drop

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Available Apr 28

Georgia - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.6

Very good

Georgia

4050 Georgia St, San Diego, CA 92103

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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