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 increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $2,383, whereas a house costs $3,937. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,822.


Studio	$1,875	1%	2%
1 bedroom	$2,197	1%	10%
2 bedroom	$2,895	No Change	10%
3 bedroom	$5,697	11%	1%
4 bedroom	$10,647	31%	-

		Listings
Hillcrest	$2,657
Linda Vista	$2,795
Mission Valley East	$3,495
Normal Heights	$2,295
North Park	$2,400
Park West	$2,775


Apartments	$2,383	3%	No Change
Condos	$2,950	12%	No Change
Houses	$3,937	10%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,697

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,647

Last 30 days

31%

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$2,395

26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,657

40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, San Diego, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

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$2,657

$2,795

$3,495

$2,295

$2,400

$2,775

Discover rentals in University Heights, San Diego, CA

3d ago

8.5

Very good

4554-58 North Ave

4554 North Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,950–$3,995

3d ago

University Heights condo for rent in San Diego

4214 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

$2,150

Price drop

1d ago

8.6

Very good

4522 Park Blvd

4522 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Louisiana Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.3

Very good

Louisiana Street Apartments

4109 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92104

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395–$2,400

4d ago

8.4

Very good

4367 Florida Street

4367 Florida St, San Diego, CA 92104

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395

5h ago

Very good

4226 Cleveland Avenue

4226 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

2 beds

1 bath

$2,445

5d+ ago

University Heights condo for rent in San Diego

2BR/1BA North Park — W/D, Dishwasher, Parking + 2 Storage Units, furnished or unfurnished!

4225 Florida St #10, San Diego, CA 92104

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

2d ago

University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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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 $2,395 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Heights?

Average rent prices in University Heights have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $495 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).

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