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Apartments for Rent in University Heights, San Diego, CA

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Apartments for Rent in University Heights, San Diego, CA. 492 Rentals Available
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    4452 Caminito Fuente, San Diego, CA 92116
    3 BEDS $5,950
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    1270 Cleveland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
    2 BEDS $2,395
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    3922 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92103
    STUDIO $2,245+
    1 BED $3,325+
    2 BEDS $3,278+
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    2420 Madison Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    2 BEDS $3,150
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    1240-1294 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
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    3812 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
    1 BED $4,500
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    1238 Essex St, San Diego, CA 92103
    2 BEDS $5,900
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    1271 Essex St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
    3 BEDS $5,500
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    3775 Georgia Street, San Diego, CA 92103
    2 BEDS $3,250
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    3701 Florida Street, San Diego, CA 92104
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    3634-40 Indiana St, San Diego, CA 92103
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    1 BED $2,295+
    2 BEDS $3,350
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    3775 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    STUDIO $2,399+
    1 BED $2,750+
    2 BEDS $4,238+
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    4602 Kansas St, San Diego, CA 92116
    1 BED $2,065+
    2 BEDS $2,495
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    1357 Caminito Gabaldon, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $2,299
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    2220 Camino De La Reina Unit 5214, San Diego, CA 92108
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    7962 Mission Center Court, San Diego, CA 92108
    2 BEDS $2,695
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    4082 Albatross Street, San Diego, CA 92103
    2 BEDS $5,700
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    3951 Albatross Street, San Diego, CA 92103
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    3090 Polk Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
    STUDIO $2,413+
    1 BED $2,590+
    2 BEDS $3,905+
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    3185 Madison Ave., San Diego, CA 92116
    STUDIO $1,695+
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    7851 Inception Way, San Diego, CA 92108
    3 BEDS $6,500
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    7050 Friars Rd., San Diego, CA 92108
    STUDIO $2,390+
    1 BED $2,840+
    2 BEDS $3,595+
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    2525 Via Alta, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $2,900+
    2 BEDS $3,910+
    3 BEDS $5,440+
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    4321 33Rd Street, San Diego, CA 92104
    1 BED $2,300
    2 BEDS $3,150
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    4255 33Rd St, San Diego, CA 92104
    2 BEDS $2,695
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University Heights, San Diego, CA rent trends

Rental prices in University Heights, San Diego, CA have increased by 3.5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,153 to $3,264.

Average rent in University Heights, San Diego, CA

$3,264/mo University Heights, San Diego, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in University Heights, San Diego, CA is around $3,264.

    What's the typical rent budget in University Heights, San Diego, CA?

    A share of 20% of apartments in University Heights, San Diego, CA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 18% of University Heights's apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 62% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in University Heights, San Diego, CA (62%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in University Heights, CA

    91 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    47 /100
    Some Transit
    85 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 91, Transit Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 85

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in University Heights, San Diego, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in University Heights, San Diego, CA were last updated on 28 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in University Heights, San Diego, CA?

    The best apartment in University Heights, San Diego, CA is: 4452 Caminito Fuente, Unit 4452.

    What type of rental buildings are in University Heights, San Diego, CA?

    In University Heights 67% of the housing is rented out compared to 33% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 7% of University Heights’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 75% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

    University Heights, San Diego, CA demographics

    • 10,738Total Population
    • 5,279 Female
      5,459 Male
    • 35Median Age

    In total, University Heights, San Diego, CA has 10,738 residents, 5,279 women and 5,459 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of University Heights’s population is 35.

    University Heights, San Diego, CA households

    • 2,135 Family
      3,562 Non-family
    • 738 Children
      4,959 No Children
    • 5,697Total Number of Households
    • 1.12Average People Per Household
    • $95,775Median Household Income

    There is a total of 5,697 households in University Heights, San Diego, CA. Of these, 738 have children and 4,959 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 2,135 family households and 3,562 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in University Heights is 1.12 people, on average. The median household annual income in University Heights equals $95,775, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,003.

    University Heights, San Diego, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in University Heights, San Diego, CA have no high school education, 13% went to high-school, and 20% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 34% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 23% hold a Graduate Degree.

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