Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (102 Rentals)

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7205 Charmant Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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Atria La Jolla
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atria La Jolla

4025 Pulitzer PlSan Diego, CA 92122
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Genesee Highlands
Studio Apartments

Genesee Highlands

4120-4136 Camino TicinoSan Diego, CA 92122
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University City, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University City, San Diego, CA

Ranked #24

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including University City, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Diego, University City has come to be one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated education and schools for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and outdoor amenities is a must-have. This neighborhood is a highly-rated area for having the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This part of town has risen to be one of the A-list upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, maid services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area of San Diego ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the University City Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about University City

How much are Studio apartments in University City?

There are currently 18 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $2,215 to $8,278 with an average price of $3,497.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom University City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in University City ranges from $2,070 to $8,546 with an average monthly rent of $3,047.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in University City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in University City range from $2,430 to $12,830. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,354.

How expensive are University City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 29 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,950 to $9,490 - averaging $5,849 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.