Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, San Diego, CA is $2,400. This is +26%, or $500, higher than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, San Diego, CA is $2,400. 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 remained the same in the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,245 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,650. Houses for rent in University Heights, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,445.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,245 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,712 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,895 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $14,900 | 49% | - | |
Studio | $1,810 | 3% | 14% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest | $2,450 | |
Linda Vista | $2,741 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,030 | |
Normal Heights | $2,200 | |
North Park | $2,395 | |
Park West | $2,797 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,975 | 8% | 35% | |
Houses | $2,445 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,810
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,712
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$14,900
Last 30 days
49%
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,450
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,741
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,030
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,200
North Park
Average rent
$2,395
Park West
Average rent
$2,797
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
35%
Houses
Average rent
$2,445
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.
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% lower than the median rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.
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1 bath
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$2,375
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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2h ago
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1 bath
$2,495
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1d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
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2d ago
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1072 Johnson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,369–$12,307
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$8,500
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2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,019
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5d+ ago
Verified
4353 Park Blvd #25, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,860–$4,300
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5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego
4019 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$4,000
$3,895
Price drop
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5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego
4017 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
$3,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jan 30
1d ago
University Heights house for rent in San Diego
4434 Texas St, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
$3,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 1
1h ago
1520 Tyler Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1072 Johnson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,369–$12,307
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4424 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350–$2,445
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5d+ ago
Verified
4353 Park Blvd #25, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,860–$4,300
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2d ago
4204 Campus Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,725
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1h ago
4513 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
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2h ago
4659 North Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,525–$3,295
Apartment for rent
3h ago
4260 Campus Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4424 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350–$2,445
Apartment for rent
3h ago
4260 Campus Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4030 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4170 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,895
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2d ago
4468 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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5d+ ago
4172 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92104
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4204 Campus Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Studio
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4130 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104
Studio
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4030 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4018 Florida St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4449 Florida St, San Diego, CA 92116
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
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
2h ago
4272 Campus Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
2h ago
4369 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
University Heights house for rent in San Diego
4434 Texas St, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
$3,700
Price drop
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Available May 1
1d ago
4021 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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