Yes. Rekey Republic is a mobile locksmith that rekeys locks and installs smart locks in University City, San Diego (ZIP code 92122), usually the same day. Whole-home rekeys start at $124 and smart lock installation at $149, and the price is confirmed before any work starts. Call, text or send the quote form.
Rekey and smart lock services in University City
New Home Rekey
Every exterior door rekeyed in a single visit
From $124Learn more →Smart Lock Installation
Any major brand, supplied by us or bought by you
From $149Learn more →Landlord & Turnover Rekey
Turnover rekeys scheduled around move-out inspections
From $124Learn more →Keyed Alike (One Key)
One key for front, back, garage, gates and casita
From $149Learn more →Homes and locks in University City
South UC homes around Governor Drive and Standley Park are classic mid-century tract houses, often on original Kwikset hardware and ideal for a keyed-alike rekey. North UC is condo and townhome country: HOA-managed buildings along Nobel Drive, Regents Road and Genesee Avenue where the common doors are the HOA's but the unit deadbolt is yours to rekey or upgrade. Graduate students and hospital staff from UC San Diego Health and Scripps La Jolla rent heavily here, so lease turnovers and roommate changes drive many of our rekeys. Newer complexes near the trolley stations increasingly want smart locks that fit their building's access rules.
Getting to you in University City
University City sits in the wedge between I-5 and I-805, just south of where they merge, with La Jolla Village Drive, Nobel Drive and Genesee Avenue as the main cross streets and Governor Drive running the southern half. The UC San Diego Blue Line trolley extension runs through the area with stations at Nobel Drive and the UTC Transit Center. From central San Diego we are usually on site in 15 to 20 minutes via I-5 or I-805, and we know which UTC-area garages and loading zones work for a service van.
Landmarks we work near
- Westfield UTC
- UC San Diego
- Rose Canyon
- Standley Park
- Nobel Drive trolley station
- Governor Drive
University City ZIP code
92122
Book a University City rekey or smart lock install
Same-day slots most days. Firm price before we roll, no trip-fee surprises.
What a University City appointment looks like
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Call, text or send the form
Tell us your University City address, how many doors and what you want done. We quote a total price right away.
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We come to you
A licensed locksmith arrives in the agreed window with the pins, keys and hardware for the job.
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Rekey or install on the spot
Most homes are finished in under an hour. Smart locks are aligned, paired and tested before we leave.
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Test every key and code
You test each door yourself, we hand over the new keys, and old keys are dead.
University City questions
I live in a UTC high-rise. Can you rekey or replace just my unit door?
Yes. Your unit's deadbolt is usually your responsibility while the lobby and garage doors belong to the HOA. We rekey or replace unit doors in condo towers regularly, and we can install smart locks that fit fire-rated unit doors. Check with your HOA if the building requires a specific brand or finish.
My roommate moved out of our UC apartment and kept a key. What should I do?
Get the door rekeyed with your landlord's permission, which is quick and inexpensive, and ask us to cut fresh keys for everyone on the lease. In managed complexes the office often has to authorize the work, so call them first and we will coordinate.
Can you key all the doors on a South UC house to a single key?
If the locks are the same brand and keyway, yes. Many mid-century homes near Governor Drive have a mix of Kwikset and Schlage; in that case we rekey the majority to one key and swap the odd cylinder so everything matches.
Timing and cost in University City. Most University City appointments are same day during business hours (Mon–Fri 7am–8pm · Sat–Sun 8am–6pm), with an arrival window and a firm price given up front. Rekeying in University City costs the same as everywhere in San Diego County: a $49 service call plus $25 per lock cylinder, whole-home rekeys from $124, and smart lock installation from $149.
More answers on the FAQ page, full rates on pricing, or contact us with a photo of your lock.
Nearby areas we also serve
- La Jolla
- Clairemont
- Mira Mesa
- Carmel Valley
- Pacific Beach
- Mission Beach
- Ocean Beach
- Point Loma
- All San Diego County areas
Helpful guides for University City homeowners and landlords
- August vs Level Bolt: The Two Locks That Keep Your Keys
- HOA and Condo Lock Rules in San Diego: What You Can Change
- Renter-Friendly Smart Locks That Keep Your Landlord's Key
- Why Your Smart Lock Unlocks by Itself (and How to Stop It)
Ready to book in University City?
Call or text for a straight answer and an upfront price. Mon–Fri 7am–8pm · Sat–Sun 8am–6pm.