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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,7508524 Via Mallorca
8524 Via Mallorca, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,750
3172 Via Alicante
3172 Via Alicante, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,750
8666 Via Mallorca
8666 Via Mallorca, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,750
3056 Via Alicante
3056 Via Alicante, San Diego, CA 92037 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,795+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,795+Base Rent$1,795 - $2,795Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,795 - $2,7953969 Nobel Dr
3969 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,995Base Rent$1,995Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,9953979 Nobel Dr Unit #312 Private bedroom/Bath
3979 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,050+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,995+Base Rent$1,995 - $2,050Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,995 - $2,050
3989 Nobel Dr
3989 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 0.5 BATH$2,000Base Rent$2,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,000
6933 Enders Avenue
6933 Enders Avenue, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,050Base Rent$2,050Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,050
3975 Nobel Dr Unit #290 Private Room+Bath
3975 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,1007405 Charmant Dr
7405 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Exceptional Value|1 BED$2,195+2 BEDS$2,575+Casa Aldea at University City Village
6132 Gullstrand St, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,1951 Bedroom Condo in University City Unit 202
6182 Agee St, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Exceptional ValueSTUDIO$2,215+1 BED$2,425+2 BEDS$2,910+3 BEDS$3,950+Canyon Park
9555 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121 -
1 BED$2,220+2 BEDS$3,276+Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments
7568 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
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Exceptional Value1 BED$2,295+2 BEDS$2,795+Pacific Gardens Genesee
8148 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122 -
STUDIO$2,299+1 BED$2,342+2 BEDS$3,111+Veranda La Jolla
3845 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,335+2 BEDS$3,334+La Jolla Blue Apartments
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,348+2 BEDS$2,972+Allina La Jolla
3417 Lebon Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,349Base Rent$2,349Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,3493440 Lebon Dr Unit Grnd Flr
3440 Lebon Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Exceptional ValueTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,356+2 BEDS$3,176+Base Rent$2,350 - $3,890Required Monthly Fees$6Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,356 - $3,896Axiom La Jolla
3950 Mahaila Ave, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,365+2 BEDS$2,935+La Jolla Canyon Apartments
9515 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121 -
Price Drop. $895 Off|STUDIO$2,385+1 BED$2,725+2 BEDS$3,105+The Villas of Renaissance
5280 Fiore Ter, San Diego, CA 92122 -
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1 BED$2,395+2 BEDS$3,025+La Jolla Terrace
4178 Decoro St, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,395+2 BEDS$3,025+Whispering Pines
4085-4089 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,395+2 BEDS$3,025+
La Jolla View
4158 Decoro St, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400Base Rent$2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,400
7425 Charmant Dr Unit 2909
7425 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,4008889 Caminito Plaza Centro Unit 7240
8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,4008308 Regents Rd Unit 3-O
8308 Regents Rd, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,425+2 BEDS$3,000+Torrey Pines Village
8939 Lombard Pl, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Exceptional Value -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500
8520 Via Mallorca Unit K
8520 Via Mallorca, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED$2,520+2 BEDS$3,150+Westwood Apartment Homes
7936 Avenida Navidad, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$2,545Base Rent$2,528 - $3,823Required Monthly Fees$16Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,544 - $3,839Village Square Apartments
8683 Via Mallorca Via, La Jolla, CA 92037 -
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Good Value|STUDIO$2,550+1 BED$2,735+2 BEDS$3,385+3 BEDS$4,690+Costa Verde Village Apartments
8720 Costa Verde Blvd, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Good Value|STUDIO$2,575+1 BED$2,850+2 BEDS$3,340+3 BEDS$4,375+La Jolla Crossroads Apartments
9085 Judicial Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,600Base Rent$2,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,6008889 Caminito Plaza Centro Unit 7221
8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,630+2 BEDS$3,380+Avalon La Jolla Colony
7205-7295 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
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San Diego at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in University City Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
When looking for cheap apartments in University City, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in University City.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 132 cheap apartments available in University City, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Diego
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Logan Heights 543 Sq Ft $1,740/mo
- Teralta East 552 Sq Ft $1,792/mo
- Alhambra Park 756 Sq Ft $1,792/mo
- Swan Canyon 567 Sq Ft $1,802/mo
- Lexington Park 567 Sq Ft $1,802/mo
- Hollywood Park 567 Sq Ft $1,802/mo
- Colina Del Sol 640 Sq Ft $1,828/mo
- Grant Hill 443 Sq Ft $1,870/mo
- Egger Highlands 586 Sq Ft $1,877/mo
- Redwood Village-Rolando Park 586 Sq Ft $1,911/mo
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