Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 9, 2025

Average rent in
University Heights, San Diego, CA

Last updated on November 9, 2025

Last updated on November 9, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, San Diego, CA is $2,397. This is +25%, or $477, higher than the national average.

$2.83

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,397

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

52

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, San Diego, CA is $2,397. This is +25%, or $477, higher than the national average.

$2.83

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
77%
13%
6%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

76%
24%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
University Heights, San Diego, CA

Rent price trends

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 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
University Heights, San Diego, CA

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 $2,095 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 $4,225.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,070

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,699

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,895

13%

7%

4 bedroom

$14,900

No Change

-

Studio

$1,925

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,070

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,895

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$14,900

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.

Compare rent prices in University Heights, San Diego, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in University Heights, San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.

University Heights

Median rent price$2,397
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,495
increased by30%

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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CAMPUS AVENUE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

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2 beds

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2d ago

8.8

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$2,395

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3d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

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4473 Alabama St #15 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

$2,400

Price drop

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Alabama St (4525-4531) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

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4525 Alabama St, San Diego, CA 92116

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Price drop

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5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Georgia

4050 Georgia St, San Diego, CA 92103

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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ASAN, INC - 4615-4623 Georgia St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

ASAN, INC - 4615-4623 Georgia St

4615 Georgia St, San Diego, CA 92116

2 beds

1 bath

$2,580

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