1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (79 Rentals)

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3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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property at 3927 Nobel Dr

$2,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

3927 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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$2,795

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3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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$2,850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 30

3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 34, Unit 34

3927 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122

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$3,570 - $3,630

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Available May 8

7205 Charmant Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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University City, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 1,260 square feet priced from $4,595. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Jewel at LUX1B-11,260 Sq Ft$4,595
La Regencia ApartmentsPinnacle880 Sq Ft$2,925
360 Luxury ApartmentsEscape874 Sq Ft$3,160
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle863 Sq Ft$2,735
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsMedici862 Sq Ft$2,875
Regents CourtMain Top Island810 Sq Ft$3,053
ValentiaValentia Plan 1A798 Sq Ft$3,084
Palisade at Westfield UTC1 Bedroom A762 Sq Ft$4,185
Regents La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated)753 Sq Ft$3,326
La Jolla PaseoAvalon696 Sq Ft$2,848

Cheapest Available University City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit University City of San Diego, CA is the Seville (Renovated) Model starting from $2,210 at Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in University City is currently $2,973. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsSeville (Renovated)$2,210
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath$2,215
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$2,295
Veranda La Jolla1X1$2,397
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated$2,416
Canyon ParkOne Bedroom One Bath$2,432
Nobel Court1 BR 1 BA Reno$2,454
Town Park VillasCedar Grove$2,498
Avalon La Jolla Colony543$2,570
La Jolla Nobel1 Bed 1 Bath B (4249)$2,595

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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 Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments listed at $2,210.

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 $2,973.

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 1,260 square feet unit starting from $4,595 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 600 sq ft.

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