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


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Torrey Pines Village

3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 48, Unit 48

5157 Renaissance Ave
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3979 Nobel Dr, Unit #312 Private bedroom/Bath, Unit #312 Private bedroom/Bath

8310 Regents Rd, Unit 3J, Unit 3J

5532 Renaissance Ave

4004 Mahaila Ave

3969 Nobel Dr

3975 Nobel Dr, Unit #290 Private Room+Bath, Unit #290 Private Room+Bath

3969 Nobel Dr, Unit 280, Unit 280

3985 Nobel Dr, Unit 321, Unit 321

3937 Nobel Dr, Unit 144, Unit 144

3955 Nobel Dr, Unit #180, Unit #180
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8324 Regents Rd, Unit 1 MS. BDR. in 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS CONDO, Unit 1 MS. BDR. in 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS CONDO

3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 34, Unit 34

3440 Lebon Dr, Unit Grnd Flr, Unit Grnd Flr

7608 Palmilla Dr, Unit 52, Unit 52

3550 Lebon Dr, Unit 6123, Unit 6123

3520 Lebon Dr

3550 Lebon Dr

3520 Lebon Dr, Unit 5216, Unit 5216

8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, Unit Villa Vicenza, Unit Villa Vicenza
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City Studio Apartments | $2,638 | $2,159 | $4,317 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $1,800 | $6,220 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,832 | $2,430 | $8,125 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,975 | $3,958 | $7,781 |
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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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