Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,595 (45 Rentals)

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The Warwick
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$2,000 - $2,595

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,595
Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,595
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 7

The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 18
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3950 Cleveland Ave, Unit 104

3950 Cleveland Ave
San DiegoCA92103
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Sapphire Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sapphire Apartments

1440 Lincoln AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Washington Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Crossing

1445 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Texas Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Texas Street

4118 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92104

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FLORIDA
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4639 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4533 North Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4533 North Ave

4533 North AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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1021 Hayes Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1021 Hayes Ave

1021 Hayes AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Mara Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mara Apartments

4341 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92104
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26
1 Bedroom Apartments

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4465 Mississippi StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4380 TEXAS St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4380 TEXAS St

4380 TEXAS StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4140 Mississippi St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4140 Mississippi St

4140 Mississippi StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4033 Florida St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4033 Florida St

4033 Florida StSan Diego, CA 92104

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4627 Campus Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4627 Campus Ave

4627 Campus AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Texas St. Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Texas St. Apartments

4366 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4453 North Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4453 North Ave

4453 North AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4328 Louisiana St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4328 Louisiana St

4328 Louisiana StSan Diego, CA 92104
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4015 Richmond St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4015 Richmond St

4015 Richmond StSan Diego, CA 92103

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University Heights, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Gorgeous property! Cute Units! priced from $1,745. 26 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gorgeous property! Cute Units!StudioStudio,1BA$1,745
261BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
ASAN, INC - 4615-4623 Georgia St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,120
1520 Tyler HouseThe StudioStudio,1BA$2,120
4582 Maryland Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,295
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,303
The NashA3Studio,1BA$2,353
Louisiana Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,400
WinslowS7Studio,1BA$2,456
Summit on Georgia1/11BR,1BA$2,487

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, CA

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $2.76 price per square foot The Charm Model at The Evelyn in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Mara Apartments starting at $3,550 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EvelynThe Charm2BR,2BA$2.76
Mara Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$3.55
Summit on Georgia1/11BR,1BA$3.07
Vida North Park ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$4.35
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.71
Tenney1-A11BR,1BA$5.04
WinslowS4Studio ,1BA$4.71
261BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.82
Alabama & Meade2026 , 20281BR,1BA$4.94
Gorgeous property! Cute Units!StudioStudio ,1BA$5.13

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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 Gorgeous property! Cute Units! listed at $1,745.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $2,100 at 26.

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 $2,400 at Louisiana Street Apartments.

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