Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (197 Rentals)

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Canyon Park
$2,215 - $3,950

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 24

Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Axiom La Jolla
$3,506 - $4,021

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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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Regents Court
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$3,044 - $10,007

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Regents Court

8465 Regents RdSan Diego, CA 92122
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Elan - Terraza La Jolla
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$2,795 - $3,085

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Base Rent$2,795 - $3,085
Total Monthly Price$2,795 - $3,085
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Elan - Terraza La Jolla

5155-5158 Luigi TerSan Diego, CA 92122
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property at 3935 Nobel Dr
$2,675

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Base Rent$2,675
Total Monthly Price$2,675
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3935 Nobel Dr, Unit 117

3935 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 7190 Shoreline Dr
$3,195

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Base Rent$3,195
Total Monthly Price$3,195
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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7190 Shoreline Dr, Unit 6204

7190 Shoreline Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 4435 Nobel Dr
$3,845

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Base Rent$3,845
Total Monthly Price$3,845
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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4435 Nobel Dr, Unit 4435 Nobel Drive 30

4435 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 3989 Nobel Dr
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3989 Nobel Dr, Unit #356 Private Room+Bath

3989 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 3969 Nobel Dr
$2,095 - $2,995

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3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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property at 3927 Nobel Dr
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600
Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 70

3927 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 3927 Nobel Dr
$3,050

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Base Rent$3,050
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3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 34

3927 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 7994 Caminito Dia
$3,900

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Base Rent$3,900
Total Monthly Price$3,900
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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7994 Caminito Dia, Unit 1

7994 Caminito Dia
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 3520 Lebon Dr
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400
Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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3520 Lebon Dr, Unit 5221

3520 Lebon Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 3520 Lebon Dr
$2,798

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Base Rent$2,798
Total Monthly Price$2,798
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3520 Lebon Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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property at 9514 Easter Way
$3,300

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Base Rent$3,300
Total Monthly Price$3,300
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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9514 Easter Way

San DiegoCA92121
property at 7110 Caminito Zabala
$4,200

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Base Rent$4,200
Total Monthly Price$4,200
2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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7110 Caminito Zabala

San DiegoCA92122
property at 6933 Enders Avenue
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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6933 Enders Avenue

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

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the University City area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, September 21, 2026, there are currently 197 available University City apartments priced from $1,600 to $9,175, with an average monthly rent of $3,723.

How much are Studio apartments in University City?

There are currently 41 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $2,159 to $3,395 with an average price of $2,548.

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 $1,600 to $5,910 with an average monthly rent of $3,096.

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 $2,575 to $9,175. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,030.

How expensive are University City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 16 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,950 to $7,315 - averaging $5,131 for the location.

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