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
58
Median Price
$700K
Avg Rent
$3,580/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-2,799/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.5%
Avg CoC
-27.9%
P/R Ratio
21.9
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$429K
$2.4M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3927 Nobel Dr ?bd / 1ba · 420 sqft | D 11 | $429K | $2,789 | $-101 |
| 8308 Regents Rd 2bd / 1ba · 844 sqft | D 6 | $529K | $3,288 | $-603 |
| 4226 Camino Ticino 2bd / 1.5ba · 945 sqft | D 5 | $565K | $3,192 | $-825 |
| 2939 Governor Drive 4bd / 3ba · 1,780 sqft | D 4 | $1499K | $6,192 | $-3,324 |
| 6214 Agee Street 2bd / 1.5ba · 956 sqft | D 4 | $584K | $2,900 | $-1,119 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.