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Budget apartments for rent in University City, San Diego

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Published on September 24, 2019
Budget apartments for rent in University City, San Diego3417 Lebon Drive | Photo: Apartment Guide

University City isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options, according to Walk Score's rating system.

So what does the low-end rent on a rental in University City look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings in University City via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this San Diego neighborhood.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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6345 Gullstrand St.

Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,784/month, this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom living space, located at 6345 Gullstrand St., is 3.6 percent less than the $1,850/month median rent for a one bedroom in University City.

Amenities offered in the building include garage parking and on-site laundry. The unit also comes with a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

3417 Lebon Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 3417 Lebon Drive, is listed for $1,795/month for its 652 square feet.

In the unit, expect a walk-in closet, a fireplace and a dishwasher. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking and on-site laundry. The rental is cat-friendly. Look out for a $250 cat fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

3845 Nobel Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, here's a 640-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 3845 Nobel Drive, listed at $1,845/month.

You'll see a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the unit. The building offers assigned parking and on-site laundry. The listing is cat-friendly. Look out for a $200 cat fee.

(See the listing here.)


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