Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
University Heights, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in University Heights
$2,400/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in University Heights is $2,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $475 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Heights
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University Heights, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in University Heights have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
University Heights, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in University Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Heights is $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $2,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,780.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,975 |  3% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,125 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $5,250 | 23% | 68% | |
4 bedroom | $14,900 | 49% | 126% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest | $2,398 | |
Linda Vista | $2,825 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,195 | |
Normal Heights | $2,195 | |
North Park | $2,395 | |
Park West | $2,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,550 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
68%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$14,900
Last 30 days
49%
Last year
126%
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,398
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,825
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,195
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,195
North Park
Average rent
$2,395
Park West
Average rent
$2,550
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
7%
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.
How does rent in University Heights, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in University Heights and Hillcrest by all bedroom counts and property types.
University Heights
25%higher than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, San Diego, CA is equal to the median rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.
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2d ago
4360 Texas St, San Diego, CA 92104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,599
Apartment for rent
3h ago
4169 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
15h ago
University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego
4522 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4109 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights house for rent in San Diego
1865 Mission Cliff Dr, San Diego, CA 92116
3 beds
2 baths
$8,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
2129 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
2 baths
$4,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4072 Georgia St, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,800
Apartment for rent
7h ago
4036 Centre St, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,480
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4140 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
4424 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,445–$3,350
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1520 Tyler Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$2,695
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
4424 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,445–$3,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4140 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4455 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4360 Texas St, San Diego, CA 92104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,599
Apartment for rent
2h ago
4163 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Apartment for rent
3h ago
4169 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
University Heights condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
$2,595
Price drop
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University Heights, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the University Heights rental market.
How much is rent in University Heights?
The average rent in University Heights is $2,400 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University Heights?
Average rent prices in University Heights have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Heights is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in University Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in University Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).