3161 Via Alicante
San DiegoCA92037
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8683 Via Mallorca ViaLa Jolla, CA 92037
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La JollaCA92037
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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 | $2,549 | $2,235 | $3,725 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,204 | $2,150 | $6,935 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,159 | $2,430 | $10,000+ |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,172 | $3,950 | $8,735 |
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Getting Around the University City Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,621.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Pacific Gardens Genesee which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in University City costs $4,609.
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 42 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 $546 which is $4,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
Expert Rental Resources
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