Luxury Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (113 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the University City area of San Diego with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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Canyon Park
$2,230 - $3,958
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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,556 - $4,556
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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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Regents Court
$2,875 - $10,007
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Regents Court

8465 Regents RdSan Diego, CA 92122
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Torrey Pines Village
$2,308 - $3,508
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Torrey Pines Village

8939 Lombard PlSan Diego, CA 92122
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property at 3969 Nobel Dr

$1,895 - $2,795

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available May 15

3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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property at 3927 Nobel Dr

$2,850

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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
property at 8310 Regents Rd

$3,200

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$3,200

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

8310 Regents Rd, Unit 3J, Unit 3J

8310 Regents Rd
San DiegoCA92122
property at 3955 Nobel Dr

$3,895

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$3,895

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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3955 Nobel Dr, Unit #180, Unit #180

3955 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 3957 Nobel Dr

$3,995

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$3,995

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

3957 Nobel Dr, Unit 202, Unit 202

3957 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122

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property at 7608 Palmilla Dr

$4,995

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$4,995

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 21

7608 Palmilla Dr, Unit 52, Unit 52

7608 Palmilla Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 5532 Renaissance Ave

$5,000

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 16

5532 Renaissance Ave

San DiegoCA92122
property at 5157 Renaissance Ave

$5,000

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5157 Renaissance Ave

San DiegoCA92122
property at 6185 Wolfstar Ct

$5,600

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$5,600

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

6185 Wolfstar Ct

San DiegoCA92122
property at 2975 Governor Dr

$6,500

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$6,500

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 20

2975 Governor Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 4004 Mahaila Ave

$6,500

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$6,500

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$6,500

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

4004 Mahaila Ave

San DiegoCA92122

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Western San Diego, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Luxury Living Rating

University City is now ranked as one of the finest luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about University City

How much are Studio apartments in University City?

There are currently 70 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $2,159 to $4,317 with an average price of $2,638.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom University City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in University City ranges from $1,800 to $6,220 with an average monthly rent of $2,974.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in University City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in University City range from $2,430 to $8,125. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,832.

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