Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (655 Rentals)

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The Warwick
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$2,104 - $2,799
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Tenney
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$2,859 - $4,154
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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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property at 3990 Centre St

$3,750

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

3990 Centre St, Unit 303

3990 Centre St
San DiegoCA92103

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property at 593 Camino De La Reina

$7,170

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Available Aug 20

593 Camino De La Reina

San DiegoCA92108

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property at 1259 Lincoln Ave

$2,595 - $3,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 31

1259 Lincoln Ave

San DiegoCA92103

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4328 Proctor Pl
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4328 Proctor Pl

4328 Proctor PlSan Diego, CA 92116
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Park Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

4617 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4424 Mississippi St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4424 Mississippi St

4424 Mississippi StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4027-4031 Park Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4027-4031 Park Blvd

4027-4031 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92103
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Sleepy Hollow Apartments
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Sleepy Hollow Apartments

4201 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Texas Street
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Texas Street

4062-4066 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4443 Campus Ave
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4443 Campus Ave

4443 Campus AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4457 Campus Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4457 Campus Ave

4457 Campus AveSan Diego, CA 92116

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including University Heights, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about University Heights

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the University Heights area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, July 30, 2026, there are currently 655 available University Heights apartments priced from $1,598 to $7,170, with an average monthly rent of $2,892.

How much are Studio apartments in University Heights?

There are currently 334 Studio Apartments in University Heights with rent ranges from $1,598 to $3,023 with an average price of $2,400.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom University Heights Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in University Heights ranges from $1,698 to $7,170 with an average monthly rent of $2,936.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in University Heights cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in University Heights range from $2,695 to $6,070. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,785.

Expert Rental Resources

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