5318 Sunglow Ct
San DiegoCA92117
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San DiegoCA92122
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3274 Caminito Ameca, Unit 3274
3274 Caminito AmecaSan Diego, CA 92037
3989 Nobel Dr, Unit #356 Private Room+Bath
3989 Nobel Dr
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3965 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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Casa Aldea at University City Village
6132 Gullstrand StSan Diego, CA 92122
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Pacific Gardens Genesee
8148 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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Torrey Pines Village
8939 Lombard PlSan Diego, CA 92122
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4085-4089 Nobel DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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4178 Decoro StSan Diego, CA 92122
6180 Agee St, Unit 161
6180 Agee St
San DiegoCA92122
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3274 Caminito Ameca, Unit 3274
3274 Caminito AmecaSan Diego, CA 92037
3520 Lebon Dr, Unit 5221
3520 Lebon Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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4158 Decoro StSan Diego, CA 92122
8570 Via Mallorca
San DiegoCA92037
3440 Lebon Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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Canyon Park
9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Veranda La Jolla
3845 Nobel DrSan Diego, CA 92122
7425 Charmant Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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6245 Kantor StSan Diego, CA 92122
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5200-5245 Genesee CvSan Diego, CA 92122
3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 70
3927 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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La Jolla Nobel
4247 Nobel DrSan Diego, CA 92122
3935 Nobel Dr, Unit 117
3935 Nobel Dr
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San DiegoCA92122
6204 Agee St
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San DiegoCA92122
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9515 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
8440 Via Mallorca
San DiegoCA92037
9260 Towne Centre Dr
San DiegoCA92121
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Allina La Jolla
3417 Lebon DrSan Diego, CA 92122
7565 Charmant Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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7568 Charmant DrSan Diego, CA 92122
3134 Via Alicante
San DiegoCA92037
7405 Charmant Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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$2,462 - $6,088
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8683 Via Mallorca ViaLa Jolla, CA 92037
8521 Villa La Jolla Dr, Unit VIlla La Jolla
8521 Villa La Jolla Dr
La JollaCA92037
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University City, San Diego, CA Local Guide
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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 | $2,757 | $2,159 | $3,816 |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,132 | $1,900 | $6,428 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,008 | $2,430 | $9,175 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,368 | $3,954 | $7,615 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University City is under $3,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is La Jolla Canyon Apartments which is listed at $2,465, while the average apartment in University City costs $3,455.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in University City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University City?
Cheap apartments in University City have an average cost of $1,506 which is $1,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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