Cheap Homes for Rent in University Heights Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (5 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, CA

As of March 13, 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 2BR/1.0BA Model at Louisiana (Schmidt) starting at $2,195 with a $2.74 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
Louisiana (Schmidt)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.74
Vida North Park ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$4.15
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

Frequently Asked Questions about University Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in University Heights?

There are currently 636 Apartments for Rent in University Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,698 to $6,900. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Heights ranging from $900 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Heights ranges from $900 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,129.

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