Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
University Heights, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in University Heights
$2,400/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in University Heights is $2,400 per month as of November 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Heights
82
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,347, whereas a house costs $4,237. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $2,140 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,825 |  5% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,140 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,995 | 7% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,900 | 9% | 60% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest | $2,495 | |
Linda Vista | $2,789 | |
Mission Valley East | $2,995 | |
Normal Heights | $2,200 | |
North Park | $2,300 | |
Park West | $2,948 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,347 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $2,847 | 1% | 12% | |
Houses | $4,237 | 9% | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,140
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
60%
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,495
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,789
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$2,995
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,200
North Park
Average rent
$2,300
Park West
Average rent
$2,948
Apartments
Average rent
$2,347
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,847
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$4,237
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
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
26%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, San Diego, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ ago
4554 North Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4613 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4325 1/2 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4109 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights condo for rent in San Diego
4666 Mission Ave #7, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Nov 8
5d+ ago
University Heights house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$4,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
4370 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$4,045
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4424 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2028 Howard Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20m ago
1520 Tyler Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$2,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21m ago
4136 Georgia St, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4424 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2028 Howard Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4033 Florida St, San Diego, CA 92104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,990–$2,030
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
4260 Campus Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$1,925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
4096 Texas St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Price dropped $145Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4109 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
University Heights townhouse for rent in San Diego
4525 Campus Ave #06, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,350
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 2
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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 November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University Heights?
Average rent prices in University Heights have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Heights is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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).