Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,698 (40 Rentals)

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The Warwick
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$2,505 - $2,815
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$2,170 - $2,815

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The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Tenney
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$2,650 - $3,225
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$2,604 - $4,259

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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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4424 Mississippi St
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4424 Mississippi St

4424 Mississippi StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4070 Georgia St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4070 Georgia St

4070 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103

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4533 North Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4533 North Ave

4533 North AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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1021 Hayes Ave
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1021 Hayes Ave

1021 Hayes AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Sapphire Apartments
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Sapphire Apartments

1440 Lincoln AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4627 Campus Ave
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4627 Campus Ave

4627 Campus AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4453 North Ave
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4453 North Ave

4453 North AveSan 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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Alabama & Meade
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Alabama & Meade

4406-4410 Alabama StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Georgia Modern
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Georgia Modern

4222 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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The AIDN
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The AIDN

2411 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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4057 Alabama St
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4057 Alabama St

4057 Alabama StSan Diego, CA 92104

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Heights?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $1,995 at Sleepy Hollow Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Heights is starting from $1,995 at Sleepy Hollow Apartments.

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