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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,8004408 Via Amable
4408 Via Amable, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,850Second Floor Condo at the Regency Villas Community
6350 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,9953979 Nobel Dr Unit #312 Private bedroom/Bath
3979 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,9953056 Via Alicante
3056 Via Alicante, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,1007405 Charmant Dr
7405 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,184+2 BEDS$2,786+
Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments
7568 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Exceptional Value|1 BED$2,195+2 BEDS$2,430+Casa Aldea at University City Village
6132 Gullstrand St, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,195La Jolla, 8430 Via Mallorca #110 -Granite Counters, Community Pool and Spa, Near UCSD!
8430-110 Via Mallorca Via, La Jolla, CA 92037 -
1 BED$2,210+2 BEDS$2,839+Allina La Jolla
3417 Lebon Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
STUDIO$2,215+1 BED$2,445+2 BEDS$2,890+3 BEDS$3,950+Canyon Park
9555 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121 -
STUDIO$2,270+1 BED$2,242+2 BEDS$2,866+Veranda La Jolla
3845 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,250Beautiful 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in UTC! Unit 2910
7425 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Exceptional Value1 BED$2,255+2 BEDS$2,975+Pacific Gardens Genesee
8148 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122 -
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1 BED$2,300+2 BEDS$3,000+Torrey Pines Village
8939 Lombard Pl, San Diego, CA 92122 -
|STUDIO$2,310+1 BED$2,970+2 BEDS$3,300+3 BEDS$4,335+The Villas of Renaissance
5280 Fiore Ter, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,3508889 Caminito Plaza Centro Unit 7209
8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,350Cozy 1Bdm 1Ba Top-Floor Condo with Community Pool in La Jolla!
3161 Via Alicante, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED$2,365+2 BEDS$2,935+La Jolla Canyon Apartments
9515 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121 -
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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$2,4008308 Regents Rd Unit 3-O
8308 Regents Rd, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,4003440 Lebon Dr Unit 4104
3440 Lebon Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,475+2 BEDS$3,040+Westwood Apartment Homes
7936 Avenida Navidad, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Exceptional Value1 BED$2,495+2 BEDS$2,845+Elan Terraza La Jolla
5155-5158 Luigi Ter, San Diego, CA 92122 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,495Spacious Condo in La Jolla Village! Unit B
8656 Via Mallorca, San Diego, CA 92037 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,5001-bedroom condo with loft, top floor unit in La Jolla Colony/UTC Unit 239
4050 Rosenda Ct, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,530+2 BEDS$3,725+Avalon La Jolla Colony
7205-7295 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Good Value|STUDIO$2,550+1 BED$2,735+2 BEDS$3,285+3 BEDS$4,690+Costa Verde Village Apartments
8720 Costa Verde Blvd, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED$2,566+2 BEDS$3,399+La Jolla Blue Apartments
7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
Good Value|STUDIO$2,600+1 BED$2,850+2 BEDS$3,340+3 BEDS$4,375+La Jolla Crossroads Apartments
9085 Judicial Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,600
8640 Via Mallorca Unit H
8640 Via Mallorca, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,600
8520 Via Mallorca Unit K
8520 Via Mallorca, San Diego, CA 92037 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,6008545 Villa La Jolla Dr
8545 Villa La Jolla Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
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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.
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 140 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
- Redwood Village-Rolando Park 487 Sq Ft $1,795/mo
- Sunset 618 Sq Ft $1,893/mo
- Collwood Park 491 Sq Ft $1,919/mo
- Alhambra Park 676 Sq Ft $1,924/mo
- Egger Highlands 636 Sq Ft $1,939/mo
- San Ysidro South 615 Sq Ft $1,946/mo
- Clairemont Gardens 650 Sq Ft $1,959/mo
- Colina Del Sol 614 Sq Ft $1,985/mo
- Bay Terraces 746 Sq Ft $2,003/mo
- Talmadge 570 Sq Ft $2,019/mo
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