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
72
Median Price
$723K
Avg Rent
$3,924/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-2,946/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.9%
Avg CoC
-29.1%
P/R Ratio
19.9
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$450K
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5710 Ferber St 3bd / 1.5ba · 1,273 sqft | A 47 | $725K | $4,483 | $-1,074 |
| 8324 Regents Road 1bd / 1ba · 768 sqft | A 47 | $453K | $2,700 | $-937 |
| 8889 Caminito Plaza Centro 1bd / 1ba · 600 sqft | A 47 | $450K | $2,490 | $-968 |
| 8310 Regents Rd 2bd / 2ba · 898 sqft | B 45 | $525K | $3,126 | $-1,041 |
| 8332 Regents Rd 2bd / 2ba · 1,054 sqft | B 45 | $550K | $3,295 | $-1,057 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 7.53% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.