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  2. Building Photo - 3969 Nobel Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,795+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,795+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795 - $2,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,795 - $2,795

    3969 Nobel Dr

    3969 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
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  4. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,050+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,995+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995 - $2,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995 - $2,050

    3989 Nobel Dr

    3989 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
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  5. STUDIO, 0.5 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    6933 Enders Avenue

    6933 Enders Avenue, San Diego, CA 92122
  7. Building Photo - 3989 Nobel Dr
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,095

    3989 Nobel Dr Unit 356

    3989 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
  11. Interior Photo - Canyon Park
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $2,215+
    1 BED
    $2,445+
    2 BEDS
    $2,910+
    3 BEDS
    $3,950+

    Canyon Park

    9555 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121
    (858) 348-5457
  20. Building Photo - Axiom La Jolla
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $2,341+
    2 BEDS
    $3,006+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,335 - $3,900
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,341 - $3,906

    Axiom La Jolla

    3950 Mahaila Ave, San Diego, CA 92122
    (858) 251-7915
  22. Building Photo - 3440 Lebon Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,349
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,349
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,349

    3440 Lebon Dr Unit Grnd Flr

    3440 Lebon Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
  27. Building Photo - La Jolla View
    1 BED
    $2,395+
    2 BEDS
    $3,025+

    La Jolla View

    4158 Decoro St, San Diego, CA 92122
  28. Building Photo - Village Square Apartments
    1 BED
    $2,413
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,396 - $3,420
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,412 - $3,436

    Village Square Apartments

    8683 Via Mallorca Via, La Jolla, CA 92037
    (858) 371-5489
  29. Building Photo - 7425 Charmant Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    7425 Charmant Dr Unit 2909

    7425 Charmant Dr, 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.

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 131 cheap apartments available in University City, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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