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
84
Median Price
$725K
Avg Rent
$3,930/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-2,666/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.8%
Avg CoC
-26.2%
P/R Ratio
20.7
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$415K
$2.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3967 Nobel ?bd / 1ba · 420 sqft | A 73 | $485K | $3,153 | $-109 |
| 8889 Caminito Plaza Centro 1bd / 1ba · 600 sqft | A 52 | $500K | $2,806 | $-720 |
| 8308 Regents Rd 1bd / 1ba · 687 sqft | A 49 | $415K | $2,438 | $-699 |
| 8332 Regents Rd 2bd / 2ba · 1,054 sqft | B 46 | $570K | $3,264 | $-911 |
| 8328 Regents Road 1bd / 1ba · 624 sqft | B 45 | $439K | $2,442 | $-845 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.