1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (280 Rentals)

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Tenney
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$2,650 - $3,225
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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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The Warwick
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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4424 Mississippi St
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4424 Mississippi St

4424 Mississippi StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Park Place
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Park Place

4617 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4015 Richmond St
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4015 Richmond St

4015 Richmond StSan Diego, CA 92103

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4182 Texas St
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4182 Texas St

4182 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4209-4221 3rd Ave
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4209-4221 3rd Ave

4209-4221 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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1918 Howard Ave
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1918 Howard Ave

1918 Howard AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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4178 Alabama St
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4178 Alabama St

4178 Alabama StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4120 Alabama St
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4120 Alabama St

4120 Alabama StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Kanso Hillcrest
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Kanso Hillcrest

3900 Cleveland AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4160 Texas St
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4160 Texas St

4160 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4033 Florida St
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4033 Florida St

4033 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104

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4025 Florida St
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4025 Florida St

4025 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4025 Georgia St
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4025 Georgia St

4025 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4068 Florida St
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4068 Florida St

4068 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4170 Alabama St
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4170 Alabama St

4170 Alabama StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4541 Texas St
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4541 Texas St

4541 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Alabama Homes
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Alabama Homes

4125 Alabama StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4216 Florida St
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4216 Florida St

4216 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104

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University Heights, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the University Heights area of San Diego, CA is found at Winslow and is listed at 805 square feet priced from $3,322. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
WinslowA4805 Sq Ft$3,322
The TownsendA2a790 Sq Ft$3,119
Vida North Park ApartmentsA5760 Sq Ft$2,974
Tenney1-D2756 Sq Ft$3,134
Metro Mission ValleyA2726 Sq FtCall for Rates
4th Avenue Apartments1x1 A713 Sq Ft$2,329
The NashC4651 Sq Ft$2,932
402 Arbor Dr650 Sq Ft$2,395
4130 LouisianaOne Bedroom One Bath625 Sq Ft$2,395
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath620 Sq Ft$2,378

Cheapest Available University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit University Heights of San Diego, CA is the 4201 Building 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model starting from $1,995 at Sleepy Hollow Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in University Heights is currently $2,778. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sleepy Hollow Apartments4201 Building 1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,995
Hilltop TerraceOne Bedroom - Remodeled$2,041
1520 Tyler House1BR/1.0BA$2,100
Villa Marquette1BR/1.0BA$2,245
4th Avenue Apartments1x1 A$2,329
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,378
4130 LouisianaOne Bedroom One Bath$2,395
Georgia Modern1BR/1.0BA$2,495
The WarwickMarston$2,515

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including University Heights, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom University Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in University Heights with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in University Heights is at Sleepy Hollow Apartments listed at $1,995.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom University Heights Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in University Heights is $2,778.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom University Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in University Heights is a 805 square feet unit starting from $3,322 at Winslow.

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