1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (87 Rentals)

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property at 7205 Charmant Dr

$3,180 - $3,310

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 7, 2026

7205 Charmant Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 4646 Robbins St

$2,512 - $2,712

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 1, 2026

4646 Robbins St

San DiegoCA92122
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University City, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available University City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the University City area of San Diego, CA is found at La Jolla Crossroads Apartments and is listed at 1,331 square feet priced from $3,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsVinci1,331 Sq Ft$3,300
LUX by Garden*1B-11,260 Sq Ft$4,535
Towers at Costa Verde ApartmentsMeridian with Den Option967 Sq Ft$2,950
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle with Loft965 Sq Ft$3,010
La Regencia ApartmentsPinnacle880 Sq Ft$2,675
Avia La JollaAvalon804 Sq Ft$3,098
ValentiaValentia Plan 1A798 Sq Ft$3,016
La Jolla PaseoAvalon696 Sq Ft$2,968
Casa Aldea at University City Village1 Bed 1 Bath Veranda675 Sq Ft$2,590

Cheapest Available University City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit University City of San Diego, CA is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model starting from $2,257 at Allina La Jolla. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in University City is currently $2,911. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath$2,257
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$2,295
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Renovated)$2,331
Village Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated$2,353
La Jolla Canyon ApartmentsPinnacle$2,365
Nobel Court1 BR 1 BA Reno$2,403
Veranda La Jolla1X1$2,403
Canyon ParkOne Bedroom One Bath$2,432
Westwood Apartment HomesPlan B$2,495
Town Park VillasCedar Grove$2,498

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University City, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom University City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in University City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in University City is at Allina La Jolla listed at $2,257.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom University City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in University City is $2,911.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom University City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in University City is a 1,331 square feet unit starting from $3,300 at La Jolla Crossroads Apartments.

What is the average size for University City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in University City is currently 689 sq ft.

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