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6345 Gullstrand StSan Diego, CA 92122
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8775 Costa Verde BlvdSan Diego, CA 92122
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7655-7689 Palmilla DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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8155 Cargill AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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4200 Brooke CtSan Diego, CA 92122
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8148 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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8720 Costa Verde BlvdSan Diego, CA 92122
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Axiom La Jolla
3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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La Jolla Crossroads Apartments
9085 Judicial DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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The Villas of Renaissance
5280 Fiore TerSan Diego, CA 92122
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Valentia
5305 Toscana WaySan Diego, CA 92122
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Canyon Park
9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Casa Aldea at University City Village
6132 Gullstrand StSan Diego, CA 92122
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Palisade at Westfield UTC
8800 Lombard PlSan Diego, CA 92122
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Regents Court
8465 Regents RdSan Diego, CA 92122
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La Jolla Palms Apartment Homes
3535 Lebon DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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3845 Nobel DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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7205-7295 Charmant DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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Elan - Terraza La Jolla
5155-5158 Luigi TerSan Diego, CA 92122
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Nobel Court
3707 Nobel DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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5200-5245 Genesee CvSan Diego, CA 92122
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7936 Avenida NavidadSan Diego, CA 92122
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La Jolla View
4158 Decoro StSan Diego, CA 92122
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4085-4089 Nobel DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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4178 Decoro StSan Diego, CA 92122
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La Jolla Nobel
4247 Nobel DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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4655 Governor DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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8939 Lombard PlSan Diego, CA 92122
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6245 Kantor StSan Diego, CA 92122
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University City, San Diego, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| University City Studio Apartments | $2,657 | $2,219 | $3,299 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $2,195 | $6,428 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,896 | $2,430 | $9,175 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,268 | $3,954 | $7,560 |
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How much does it cost to rent a home in University City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,589 | $1,950 | $5,100 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,492 | $1,700 | $5,600 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $6,168 | $4,995 | $7,500 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $10,850 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the University City area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, August 07, 2026, there are currently 214 available University City apartments priced from $2,195 to $9,175, with an average monthly rent of $3,631.
How much are Studio apartments in University City?
There are currently 40 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $2,219 to $3,299 with an average price of $2,657.
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 $2,195 to $6,428 with an average monthly rent of $3,051.
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 $9,175. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,896.
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