Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (46 Rentals)
Apartments in the University City area of San Diego with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

Town Park Villas

Village View

LUX by Garden

Casa Aldea at University City Village

Costa Verde Village

La Jolla Nobel

La Jolla Paseo

La Jolla Crossroads Apartments
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Regents Court

Allina La Jolla

Veranda La Jolla

Palisade at Westfield UTC

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La Jolla View
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Regents La Jolla
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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 | $2,546 | $2,215 | $3,275 |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,349 | $2,195 | $10,000+ |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,221 | $2,430 | $10,000+ |
University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,105 | $3,950 | $8,735 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity City, San Diego, CA
Ranked #28
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 University City
How much are Studio apartments in University City?
There are currently 64 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $2,198 to $3,275 with an average price of $3,805.
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 $2,195 to $28,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,349.
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 $12,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,221.
How expensive are University City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 27 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,950 to $8,735 - averaging $5,105 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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