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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 La Jolla Crossroads Apartments and is listed at 1,331 square feet priced from $3,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsVinci1,331 Sq Ft$3,300
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle with Loft965 Sq Ft$3,010
La Regencia ApartmentsPinnacle880 Sq Ft$2,725
Avia La JollaAvalon804 Sq Ft$3,098
ValentiaValentia Plan 1A798 Sq Ft$2,990
Avalon La Jolla Colony727-firstfloor727 Sq Ft$2,835
The Villas of RenaissancePlan 6725 Sq Ft$2,950
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsCordoba (Renovated)725 Sq Ft$2,659
Regents CourtSan Clemente710 Sq Ft$3,170
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1Bath 709sf709 Sq Ft$2,547

Cheapest Available University City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit University City of San Diego, CA is the Junior One Bedroom Renovated Model starting from $2,141 at Village Square Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in University City is currently $2,924. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated$2,141
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath$2,236
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$2,255
Veranda La Jolla1X1$2,280
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Bond)$2,300
Elan Terraza La Jolla1/1 - 700 sq/ft$2,333
La Jolla Canyon ApartmentsPinnacle$2,385
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath D$2,535
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1Bath 709sf$2,547
Avalon La Jolla Colony543-floor1$2,590

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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 Village Square Apartments listed at $2,141.

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 $2,924.

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 1,331 square feet unit starting from $3,300 at La Jolla Crossroads Apartments.

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 578 sq ft.

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