Average Rent in University Heights, San Diego, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in University Heights, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in University Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,326, whereas a house costs $3,022. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.


Studio	$1,900	1%	13%
1 bedroom	$2,097	5%	4%
2 bedroom	$2,895	2%	No Change
3 bedroom	$5,347	5%	34%
4 bedroom	$14,900	49%	147%

		Listings
Hillcrest	$2,378
Linda Vista	$2,845
Mission Valley East	$3,500
Normal Heights	$2,295
North Park	$2,425
Park West	$2,516


Apartments	$2,326	7%	No Change
Condos	$3,100	6%	No Change
Houses	$3,022	6%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,347

Last 30 days

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$14,900

Last 30 days

49%

Last year

147%

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

Median rent price$2,350

21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,378

22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, San Diego, CA is 1% lower than the median rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

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$2,378

$2,845

$3,500

$2,295

$2,425

$2,516

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5d+ ago

University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

2d ago

University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

1 bed

1 bath

$1,645

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 17

19h ago

University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

4613 Alabama St.

4613 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92116

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Mississippi Street 8plex #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Mississippi Street 8plex #2

4414 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.5

Very good

4169

4169 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92104

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Texas Street

4050 Texas St, San Diego, CA 92104

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 19

1d ago

8.6

Very good

4183 Alabama Street

4183 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92104

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment 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 $2,350 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Heights?

Average rent prices in University Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Heights is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $94,000/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).

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