1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (88 Rentals)

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Canyon Park
$2,499 - $2,573

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Base Rent$2,219 - $3,954

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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Axiom La Jolla
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$3,125 - $3,445

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Base Rent$3,061 - $4,331

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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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Regents Court
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$3,199 - $3,477

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Base Rent$3,206 - $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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$2,845 - $2,890

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Base Rent$2,845 - $3,190

Total Monthly Price$2,845 - $3,190
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Elan - Terraza La Jolla

5155-5158 Luigi TerSan Diego, CA 92122
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Torrey Pines Village
$2,304 - $2,604

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Base Rent$2,304 - $3,504

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Torrey Pines Village

8939 Lombard PlSan 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
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3935 Nobel Dr, Unit 117

3935 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 3989 Nobel Dr
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
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3989 Nobel Dr, Unit #356 Private Room+Bath

3989 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 3965 Nobel Dr
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,095 - $2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,095 - $2,150
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3965 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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property at 6180 Agee St
$2,400
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6180 Agee St, Unit 161

6180 Agee St
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
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3520 Lebon Dr, Unit 5221

3520 Lebon 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
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3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 70

3927 Nobel 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 3969 Nobel Dr
$2,150 - $2,895

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Base Rent$2,150 - $2,895

Total Monthly Price$2,150 - $2,895
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3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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$2,950

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Base Rent$2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,950
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3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 34

3927 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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Largest Available University City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the University City area of San Diego, CA is found at The Jewel at LUX and is listed at 1,024 square feet priced from $5,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Jewel at LUX1B-2 & 2A1,024 Sq Ft$5,500
Towers at Costa Verde ApartmentsSouth Tower Regency960 Sq Ft$3,810
360 Luxury ApartmentsEscape874 Sq Ft$3,285
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle863 Sq Ft$2,785
La Jolla Palms Apartment HomesPlan 1842 Sq Ft$3,075
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath DL811 Sq Ft$3,451
Regents CourtMain Top Island810 Sq Ft$3,288
Regents La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated)753 Sq Ft$3,125
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsCordoba (Renovated)725 Sq Ft$3,118
Elan - Terraza La Jolla1x1700 Sq Ft$2,845

Cheapest Available University City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit University City of San Diego, CA is the Pinnacle Model starting from $2,465 at La Jolla Canyon Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in University City is currently $3,132. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
La Jolla Canyon ApartmentsPinnacle$2,465
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated$2,495
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath$2,511
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsSeville (Renovated)$2,591
Town Park VillasCedar Grove$2,598
La Jolla Park EastLa Jolla Park East - Renovated$2,600
La Jolla Nobel1 Bed 1 Bath A (4149)$2,605
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle$2,785
Elan - Terraza La Jolla1x1$2,845
Regents La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated)$3,125

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom University City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in University City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in University City is at La Jolla Canyon Apartments listed at $2,465.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom University City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in University City is $3,132.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom University City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in University City is a 1,024 square feet unit starting from $5,500 at The Jewel at LUX.

What is the average size for University City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in University City is currently 1,216 sq ft.

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