Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (242 Rentals)

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3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 70

3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 34

8332 Regents Rd, Unit 3A

7904 Caminito Dia, Unit 3

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University City, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
University City Studio Apartments | $2,761 | $2,215 | $4,452 |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $1,350 | $6,935 |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,291 | $2,598 | $10,000+ |
University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,183 | $3,535 | $8,735 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity City, San Diego, CA
Ranked #29
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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.
Getting Around the University City Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about University City
How much are Studio apartments in University City?
There are currently 64 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $2,215 to $4,452 with an average price of $2,761.
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 $1,350 to $6,935 with an average monthly rent of $3,136.
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 $2,598 to $11,010. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,291.
How expensive are University City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 27 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,535 to $8,735 - averaging $5,183 for the location.
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