University City
92122 · San Diego
University City — the residential neighborhood surrounding UCSD and Westfield UTC. A diverse, transit-connected area with strong rental demand from students, hospital workers, and biotech professionals.
Active Listings
61
Median Price
$800K
Avg Rent
$3,996/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-3,295/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.5%
Avg CoC
-27.7%
P/R Ratio
22.7
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$445K
$2.7M
Highlights
- ✓UCSD campus creates massive year-round rental demand
- ✓Westfield UTC recently expanded — major retail and dining hub
- ✓New trolley line connects to downtown SD
- ✓Diverse housing: condos, townhomes, and SFRs across price ranges
Investor Notes
- ◈Condos near UCSD and UTC have the best rent-to-price ratios
- ◈Good rent data coverage (80%) — solid estimate confidence
- ◈Student and hospital worker demand means low vacancy
- ◈Older condos (1970s-80s) offer lower entry but may have deferred maintenance
Demographics
Vibe
Academic, diverse, transit-connected
Median Income
~$90K
Top Employers
UCSD, UCSD Health, Westfield, biotech, tech
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4085 Crystal Dawn 1bd / 1ba · 835 sqft | A 45 | $510K | $2,771 | $-920 |
| 6182 Agee St 2bd / 2ba · 956 sqft | A 45 | $625K | $3,523 | $-972 |
| 6210 Agee 1bd / 1ba · 692 sqft | A 44 | $449K | $2,384 | $-911 |
| 8308 Regents Rd 1bd / 1ba · 687 sqft | A 44 | $455K | $2,510 | $-881 |
| 6214 Agee Street 2bd / 1.5ba · 956 sqft | A 44 | $584K | $2,960 | $-1,059 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.