Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 12, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest | $2,395 | |
Linda Vista | $2,713 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,310 | |
Normal Heights | $2,272 | |
North Park | $2,395 | |
Park West | $2,740 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,195 | 16% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,275 | No Change | No Change |
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%
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,395
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,713
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,310
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,272
North Park
Average rent
$2,395
Park West
Average rent
$2,740
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$3,275
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
Median rent prices in University Heights, San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.
University Heights
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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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5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4325 1/2 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,045
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4169 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
House for rent
Available Jan 8
4d ago
4414 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
$2,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
13h ago
4050 Georgia St, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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
University Heights townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,850
$6,850
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
4353 Park Blvd #24, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,160–$5,590
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights condo for rent in San Diego
4666 Mission Ave #7, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Condo for rent
Available Apr 20
17h ago
2129 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
1–3 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$4,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4471 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4036 Centre St, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$3,605
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1520 Tyler Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,720
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4424 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4353 Park Blvd #24, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,160–$5,590
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1520 Tyler Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,720
Apartment for rent
19h ago
4173 Georgia St, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4130 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
House for rent
Available Jan 8
3d ago
Verified
4424 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
19h ago
4173 Georgia St, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
11h ago
4455 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92116
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1919 Mission Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,400–$3,110
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4242 Campus Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1520 Tyler Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,720
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4130 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4018 Florida St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,954
$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 27
11h ago
4455 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92116
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1919 Mission Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
House for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego
4352 Texas St #8, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
9h ago
4109 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent