Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (47 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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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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1021 Hayes Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1021 Hayes Ave

1021 Hayes AveSan 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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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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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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Fora
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fora

2028 Howard AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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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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4424 Mississippi St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4424 Mississippi St

4424 Mississippi StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4473 Alabama St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4473 Alabama St

4473 Alabama StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4057 Alabama St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4057 Alabama St

4057 Alabama 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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Sleepy Hollow Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sleepy Hollow Apartments

4201 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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$2,595 - $3,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 31

1259 Lincoln Ave

San DiegoCA92103

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4338 Campus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4338 Campus

4338 Campus AveSan 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 1520 Tyler House priced from $1,895. 4380 TEXAS St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1520 Tyler HouseStudio - 203Studio,1BA$1,895
4380 TEXAS St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,125
4th Avenue ApartmentsLayout B1BR,1BA$2,195
Fora1/11BR,1BA$2,287
4328 Louisiana St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,295
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,328
WinslowS3Studio,1BA$2,355
The NashA3Studio,1BA$2,462
4473 Alabama St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, CA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $2.87 price per square foot The Charm Model at The Evelyn in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 4225 Building - 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Sleepy Hollow Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $3.36 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$2.87
Sleepy Hollow Apartments4225 Building - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.36
4473 Alabama St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.33
4328 Louisiana St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.27
4130 Louisiana1/11BR,1BA$3.84
Fora1/11BR,1BA$3.48
4th Avenue ApartmentsLayout B1BR,1BA$3.43
Montecito Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.75
4380 TEXAS St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.54
4525 Texas St, Unit 24525 Texas St1BR,1BA$3.45

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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 1520 Tyler House listed at $1,895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $2,125 at 4380 TEXAS St.

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 $2,295 at 4328 Louisiana St.

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