Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (36 Rentals)

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Metro Mission Valley
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$2,043 - $4,517
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Metro Mission Valley

5080 Camino Del ArroyoSan Diego, CA 92108
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The Warwick
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$2,060 - $2,705
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 22

The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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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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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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Summit on Georgia
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit on Georgia

4070 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103

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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
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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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4140 Mississippi St
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4140 Mississippi St

4140 Mississippi StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Fora
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fora

2028 Howard AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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402 Arbor Dr
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402 Arbor Dr

402 Arbor DrSan 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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Texas St. Apartments
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Texas St. Apartments

4366 Texas StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Georgia Modern
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Georgia Modern

4222 Georgia StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4130 Louisiana
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4130 Louisiana

4130 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 Hilltop Terrace priced from $1,748. Sleepy Hollow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hilltop TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,748
Sleepy Hollow Apartments4201 Building 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Sapphire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Metro Mission ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$2,043
Louisiana (Schmidt)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,195
Fora0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
1520 Tyler HouseThe StudioStudio,1BA$2,195
Arbor Crest on FourthOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2,223

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, CA

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $3.42 price per square foot Queen - Two Bedroom/Two Bath 1,006 Sq Ft Model at River Front Rental Condominiums in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,445. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 2x2G Model at The Park starting at $3,895 with a $4.03 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.
River Front Rental CondominiumsQueen - Two Bedroom/Two Bath 1,006 Sq Ft 2BR,2BA$3.42
The Park2x2G2BR,2BA$4.03
Louisiana (Schmidt)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.74
4th Avenue Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$3.27
Sapphire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
4175 4th Ave, Unit 4175 half4175 4th Ave1BR,1BA$3.07
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.67
Arbor Crest on FourthStudioStudio ,1BA$4.03
3966 Cleveland Ave3966 Cleveland Ave1BR,1BA$3.56
Sleepy Hollow Apartments4201 Building 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.01

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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 Hilltop Terrace listed at $1,748.

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 $2,195 at Louisiana (Schmidt).

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