Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (181 Rentals)

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Canyon Park
$2,230 - $3,958
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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,551 - $4,556
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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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Regents Court
$2,875 - $10,007
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Regents Court

8465 Regents RdSan Diego, CA 92122
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Torrey Pines Village
$2,308 - $3,508
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Torrey Pines Village

8939 Lombard PlSan Diego, CA 92122
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property at 5157 Renaissance Ave

$5,000

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5157 Renaissance Ave

San DiegoCA92122

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property at 8310 Regents Rd

$3,200

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

8310 Regents Rd, Unit 3J, Unit 3J

8310 Regents Rd
San DiegoCA92122
property at 5532 Renaissance Ave

$5,000

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 16

5532 Renaissance Ave

San DiegoCA92122
property at 4004 Mahaila Ave

$6,500

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

4004 Mahaila Ave

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3969 Nobel Dr

$1,895 - $2,795

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available May 15

3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3955 Nobel Dr

$3,895

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$3,895

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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3955 Nobel Dr, Unit #180, Unit #180

3955 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122

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property at 3957 Nobel Dr

$3,995

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

3957 Nobel Dr, Unit 202, Unit 202

3957 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 3927 Nobel Dr

$2,850

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$2,850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 30

3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 34, Unit 34

3927 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 7608 Palmilla Dr

$4,995

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 21

7608 Palmilla Dr, Unit 52, Unit 52

7608 Palmilla Dr
San DiegoCA92122

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including University City, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Diego, University City has come to be one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated education and schools for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and outdoor amenities is a must-have. This neighborhood is a highly-rated area for having the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This part of town has risen to be one of the A-list upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, maid services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area of San Diego ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about University City

How much are Studio apartments in University City?

There are currently 70 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $2,159 to $4,317 with an average price of $2,638.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom University City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in University City ranges from $1,800 to $6,220 with an average monthly rent of $2,974.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in University City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in University City range from $2,430 to $8,125. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,832.

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