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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City Studio Apartments | $2,657 | $2,219 | $3,299 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $2,195 | $6,428 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,896 | $2,430 | $9,175 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,268 | $3,954 | $7,560 |
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Up to 1 month off! See leasing for details.Expires 08-08-2026
Now Offering $1,000 Look-And-Lease Special on Select 2-Bedroom Apartments!* *Must apply within 48 hours of touring.Expires 08-08-2026
Get Up to $1,500 Off Your Move In! Applies to select units. Min. term & restrictions apply. Other costs & fees excluded. Offer may change.Expires 08-08-2026
Up to 1 ½ Months Free!* *Please reach out to the leasing office for more details. All prices and specials are subject to availability and may be changed without notice. Select homes only. OAC.Expires 08-08-2026
Up to 1 ½ Months Free!* *Please reach out to the leasing office for more details. All prices and specials are subject to availability and may be changed without notice. Select homes only. OAC.Expires 08-08-2026
2 Months Free & $200 Off Each Month for Initial Lease Term on select units if Rent within 24-Hours of Tour!* *Please reach out to the leasing office for more details. All prices and specials are subject to availability and may be changed without notice. Select homes only. OAC.Expires 08-08-2026
Look and Lease Special: $500 Off One Month’s Rent* *Base rent. Min Term Req’d. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 08-08-2026
* Apply by 8/15 for half a month off! * Terms and conditions apply.Expires 08-08-2026
1 Month FREE Base Rent on Vacant Units!* *Min Term Req’d. Move in within 2 weeks. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Sel. Units. Offer may change.Expires 08-08-2026
You May Be Eligible For $300 Off A Month - Select apartments will be featuring $300 off per month based on your lease terms. Ask how you can qualify!. Up to $3500 OFF - selected apartment homes (new move ins only- see leasing office for details). *All prices and specials are subject to change and may vary depending on move in date..Expires 08-08-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in University City, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
BRAND NEW, NEVER LIVED IN - Up to $4,000 off - selected apartment homes (new move ins only- see leasing office for details). *All prices and specials are subject to change and may vary depending on move in date.Expires 08-08-2026
Limited Time Special *Select Units OnlyExpires 08-08-2026
Look and Lease Special: $500 Off One Month’s Rent* *Base rent. Min Term Req’d. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 08-08-2026
1 Month FREE Base Rent on Vacant Units!* *Min Term Req’d. Move in within 2 weeks. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Sel. Units. Offer may change.Expires 08-08-2026
Now Offering $1,000 Look-And-Lease Special on Select 2-Bedroom Apartments!* *Must apply within 48 hours of touring.Expires 08-08-2026
Get Up to $1,500 Off Your Move In! Applies to select units. Min. term & restrictions apply. Other costs & fees excluded. Offer may change.Expires 08-08-2026
Up to 1 ½ Months Free!* *Please reach out to the leasing office for more details. All prices and specials are subject to availability and may be changed without notice. Select homes only. OAC.Expires 08-08-2026
Up to 1 ½ Months Free!* *Please reach out to the leasing office for more details. All prices and specials are subject to availability and may be changed without notice. Select homes only. OAC.Expires 08-08-2026
2 Months Free & $200 Off Each Month for Initial Lease Term on select units if Rent within 24-Hours of Tour!* *Please reach out to the leasing office for more details. All prices and specials are subject to availability and may be changed without notice. Select homes only. OAC.Expires 08-08-2026
You May Be Eligible For $300 Off A Month - Select apartments will be featuring $300 off per month based on your lease terms. Ask how you can qualify!. Up to $3500 OFF - selected apartment homes (new move ins only- see leasing office for details). *All prices and specials are subject to change and may vary depending on move in date..Expires 08-08-2026
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