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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,0503979 Nobel Dr Unit #312 Private bedroom/Bath
3979 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,050
3975 Nobel Dr Unit #290 Private Room+Bath
3975 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,050Senior 62+ 1-bedroom Condo For Rent In UTC
6350 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,1503927 Nobel Dr Unit 71 - 71
3927 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,150
3927 Nobel Dr
3927 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,188
CHARMING JUNIOR 1-BEDROOM END UNIT IN HIGH... Unit S
3128 Via Alicante, San Diego, CA 92037 -
STUDIO$2,215+1 BED$2,425+2 BEDS$2,870+3 BEDS$3,950+Canyon Park
9545-9705 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121 -
1 BED$2,253+2 BEDS$3,498+Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments
7568 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,272+2 BEDS$3,103+Veranda La Jolla
3845 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Good Value|1 BED$2,275+2 BEDS$2,430+Casa Aldea at University City Village
6132 Gullstrand St, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,291+2 BEDS$2,998+Allina La Jolla
3417 Lebon Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,295La Jolla/UTC, 3927 Nobel Dr #80 - Beautifu...
3927-80 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,2958644 Via Mallorca Unit E
8644 Via Mallorca, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED$2,300+2 BEDS$3,000+Torrey Pines Village
8939 Lombard Pl, San Diego, CA 92122 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,3508521 Villa La Jolla Dr Unit B
8521 Villa La Jolla Dr, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,3508529 Villa La Jolla Dr Unit G
8529 Villa La Jolla Dr, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED$2,365+2 BEDS$2,935+La Jolla Canyon
9515 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,3944347 Governor Dr Unit Studio
4347 Governor Dr, 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 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,4508889 Caminito Plaza Centro Unit 7208
8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, San Diego, CA 92122 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,4508308 Regents Rd Unit #2-O
8308 Regents Rd, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,4751 bd with garage Unit 165
6180 Agee St, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,495
3161 Via Alicante
3161 Via Alicante, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,4953161 Via Alicante Unit 135
3161 Via Alicante, San Diego, CA 92037 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,5003550 Lebon Dr Unit 6425
3550 Lebon Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,5003520 Lebon Dr Unit 5223
3520 Lebon Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500
8889 Caminito Plaza Centro Unit 7319
8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, San Diego, CA 92122 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,5003128 Via Alicante Unit D
3128 Via Alicante, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 Month Free|STUDIO$2,525+1 BED$2,735+2 BEDS$3,385+3 BEDS$3,535+Costa Verde Village
8720 Costa Verde Blvd, San Diego, CA 92122
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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.
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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Diego
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- San Ysidro South 658 Sq Ft $1,923/mo
- Egger Highlands 549 Sq Ft $1,924/mo
- Colina Del Sol 518 Sq Ft $1,947/mo
- Skyline 600 Sq Ft $1,965/mo
- Vista de Miguel 600 Sq Ft $1,965/mo
- Bay Terraces 638 Sq Ft $1,991/mo
- Rolando 580 Sq Ft $2,109/mo
- Paradise Hills 625 Sq Ft $2,131/mo
- Normal Heights 552 Sq Ft $2,146/mo
- Miramar 645 Sq Ft $2,191/mo
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