
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (105 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the University City area of San Diego with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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The Jewel at LUX

Casa Aldea at University City Village

Pacific Gardens Genesee

Elan Terraza La Jolla

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Costa Verde Village Apartments

La Jolla Paseo
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Axiom La Jolla

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La Jolla Nobel

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The Villas of Renaissance

Valentia

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Palisade at Westfield UTC

Veranda La Jolla

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Regents Court

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Nobel Court

La Jolla Park East

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Towers at Costa Verde Apartments

La Jolla View

Whispering Pines

La Jolla Terrace

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Torrey Pines Village

3550 Lebon Dr, Unit 6123

8840 Villa La Jolla Dr, Unit 306
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3969 Nobel Dr

8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, Unit 7221

3987 Nobel Dr, Unit 337

3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 34

3520 Lebon Dr

3550 Lebon Dr

8338 Regents Rd, Unit 1Q

9604 Caminito del Feliz, Unit playmor la jolla

5157 Renaissance Ave

7205 Charmant Dr
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7205 Charmant Dr

7205 Charmant Dr

7205 Charmant Dr

8503 Villa La Jolla Dr

5305 Toscana Way

7295 Charmant Dr

7235 Charmant Dr

4360 Vision Dr

4636 Huggins Way

9524 Easter Way
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University City, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City Studio Apartments | $2,569 | $2,129 | $4,510 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,940 | $1,550 | $5,859 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,876 | $2,430 | $7,163 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,562 | $3,950 | $7,040 |
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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 69 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $2,129 to $4,510 with an average price of $2,569.
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 $1,550 to $5,859 with an average monthly rent of $2,940.
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 $7,163. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,876.
How expensive are University City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 29 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,950 to $7,040 - averaging $4,562 for the location.
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