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University City, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University City area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Gardens Genesee priced from $2,345. Village Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,346. Here are the most affordable University City apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,345
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,346
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$2,348
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsSeville (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,360
La Jolla CanyonPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, CA

As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $2.88 price per square foot Dana Point Model at Avia La Jolla in the in the University City neighborhood starting from $4,398. The second greatest value University City apartment is the Montecito Model at Towers at Costa Verde starting at $5,010 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the Torrey Pines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avia La JollaDana Point2BR,2BA$2.88
Towers at Costa VerdeMontecito3BR,2BA$3.37
La RegenciaVentura I3BR,2BA$3.09
ValentiaValentia Plan 3A3BR,2BA$3.59
3989 Nobel Dr, Unit 3583989 Nobel Dr2BR,2.5BA$3.09
La Jolla PaseoHuntington2BR,2BA$2.93
3131 Via Alicante, Unit 1053131 Via Alicante2BR,2BA$3.31
La Jolla Park EastSanta Daniela's Garden-Avai2BR,2BA$3.63
Casa Aldea at University City Village2 Bed 2 Bath Casita2BR,2BA$3.28
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University City, San Diego, CA

Ranked #32

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about University City

What type of rentals are currently available in University City?

There are currently 99 Apartments for Rent in University City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $16,881. There are also 150 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University City ranging from $1,450 to $7,800.

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 $1,450 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,295.

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