
Homes for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (124 Rentals)


4235 Porte de Palmas, Unit 177

6222 Agee St, Unit 10

4382 Caminito Del Diamante, Unit 1

4435 Nobel Dr, Unit 4435 Nobel Drive 30

7575 Charmant Dr, Unit 1012

4639 Executive Dr, Unit Single room

3525 Lebon Dr, Unit La Jolla Garden Villas

3935 Nobel Dr, Unit 117

3957 Nobel Dr, Unit Venetian San Diego
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3969 Mahaila Ave, Unit 114

7994 Caminito Dia, Unit 1

3987 Nobel Dr, Unit 336

3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 34

7190 Shoreline Dr, Unit 7190 Shoreline Dr #6313

9505 Easter Way, Unit 8

3989 Nobel Dr

3965 Nobel Dr

3955 Nobel Dr, Unit #180

3957 Nobel Dr, Unit 218
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3985 Nobel Dr

3975 Nobel Dr, Unit #290 Private Room+Bath

6933 Enders Avenue

3979 Nobel Dr, Unit #312 Private bedroom/Bath

3520 Lebon Dr

3550 Lebon Dr

3969 Nobel Dr

8840 Villa La Jolla Dr, Unit 306

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8506 Via Mallorca, Unit SI FL2-ID1546138P
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8775 Costa Verde Blvd, Unit SI FL15-ID1280678P

8503 Villa La Jolla Dr, Unit B

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5305 Toscana Way, Unit SI FL3-ID1280596P

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7295 Charmant Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID44

5726 Ferber St

8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, Unit 7332

5117 Renaissance Ave

7986 Camino Kiosco

4155 Executive Dr, Unit E110

8860 Villa La Jolla Dr
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4082 Mahaila Ave

8441 Via Mallorca

7180 Shoreline Dr

4925 Regla Ct

3890 Nobel Dr

8529 Villa La Jolla Dr

4258 Robbins St

4060 Rosenda Ct

4084 Crystal Dawn Ln

3162 Via Alicante
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How much does it cost to rent a home in University City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,572 | $1,950 | $5,100 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,443 | $1,700 | $6,000 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,061 | $4,995 | $7,500 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,850 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in University City?
There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in University City, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,195 to $9,175. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University City ranging from $1,580 to $10,850.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University City ranges from $1,580 to $10,850 with an average monthly rent of $3,674.
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