How much is the average rent in San Diego, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

San Diego's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing in California's second-largest city across its diverse neighborhood options.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in San Diego, CA?

December offers the best opportunity for San Diego apartment hunting, featuring the lowest rent prices of the year and reduced competition from other renters. August sees the highest rent prices, with approximately a 4.5% difference between peak and off-peak months, while April and June bring the most competitive rental conditions.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in San Diego, CA?

San Diego's most in-demand neighborhoods include San Ysidro, Marina, and North Park, where one-bedroom apartments average around $4,780 monthly. For social connectivity and walkability, Cortez, Marina, Core-Columbia, and Horton Plaza offer vibrant restaurant scenes and high walk scores that make daily life convenient.

What areas of San Diego, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Fairmont Village offers the most affordable option at around $1,500 monthly, which is 32% below the city median. Sherman Heights provides rentals around $1,770 monthly, while Chollas Creek averages around $1,700 monthly at 23% below median, giving budget-conscious renters several neighborhood choices.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in San Diego, CA?

San Diego offers excellent options for pet owners, with 46% of rental listings being pet-friendly. Core-Columbia, Cortez, Southcrest, and Paradise Hills stand out as top neighborhoods for pets, featuring specialized amenities like pet flooring, waste stations, grooming facilities, and nearby dog parks with pets allowed without restrictions.

Are utilities usually included in rent in San Diego, CA?

Utilities are rarely included in San Diego rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of available listings across all apartment types. This pattern remains consistent whether you're looking at studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom apartments throughout the city.

Are most apartments in San Diego, CA largely older buildings or new developments?

San Diego's rental market is dominated by contemporary architecture, which represents 56% of available properties and reflects the city's modern development patterns from significant population growth in the latter half of the 20th century. Mediterranean-style homes account for 18% of the market, while Spanish-style properties represent 7% of rentals.

Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA - 2,022 Rentals

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14m ago

8.1

Very good

The Bentley @ North Park "Historic Roots. Modern North Park Living"

4732 Utah St, San Diego, CA 92116

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Balcony

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,975–$2,550

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

16m ago

8.9

Very good

Point Loma Palms

3152 Kemper St, San Diego, CA 92110

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495–$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

1h ago

Pet Friendly Normal Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

4688 39th St #E, San Diego, CA 92116

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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Age restricted

1h ago

8.3

Very good

Georgia Regency Senior Apartments

3808 Georgia St, San Diego, CA 92103

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Fitness center

1 bed

1 bath

$1,645

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Elevator

1h ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

Emerald Beach House

1650 Emerald St, San Diego, CA 92109

Dogs and cats ok

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,025–$4,095

Apartment for rent

Call

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2h ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

372 Fourth Ave Suite 101

372 4th Ave Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92101

Dogs and cats ok | Furnished

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,546–$3,509

Apartment for rent

2h ago

9.1

Excellent

Harvey Hillcrest

1661 Harvey Milk St, San Diego, CA 92103

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,700–$3,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Rent special

2h ago

9.7

Excellent

Verified

Palmilla

5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Carpet

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,101–$2,809

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

Roof Deck

Swimming Pool

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2h ago

8.5

Very good

North Bonita Apartments

2835 Alta View Dr, San Diego, CA 92139

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,475–$2,725

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

EV Charging

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

3h ago

Pet Friendly Rancho Bernardo townhouse for rent in San Diego

Four Bedrooms Beautiful and Spacious Townhome for Rent

17311 Caminito Canasto, San Diego, CA 92127

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | Garage parking

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,590

$4,190

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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3h ago

Pet Friendly Oak Park house for rent in San Diego

Beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath two-story condo located at 6333 College Grove Dr #1110 in San Diego.

6333 College Grove Way #1110, San Diego, CA 92115

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | Dishwasher

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,980

House for rent

Available May 7

4h ago

Pet Friendly Barrio Logan apartment for rent in San Diego

2029 National Ave #5, San Diego, CA 92113

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Concierge Service

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Storage

4h ago

Pet Friendly University Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,645

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 17

Top amenities

Concierge Service

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Highly rated

Rent special

4h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Form 15

1450 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,937–$3,829

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

Call

Highly rated

4h ago

8.7

Very good

Verified

Mara Pacific Beach

4275 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,475–$5,260

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Business Center

Elevator

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Call

Rent special

5h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

AVA Balboa Park

3288 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Carpet

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,535–$4,708

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Roof Deck

Call

Rent special

5h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Esplanade

10201 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,047–$2,837

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Central Heat

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

Call

Highly rated

Rent special

5h ago

9.3

Excellent

Verified

Carmel Terrace

11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,585–$2,931

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Call

5h ago

8.6

Very good

4085 Idaho St

4085 Idaho St, San Diego, CA 92104

Dogs and cats ok | Assigned parking | Walk-in closets

1 bed

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Controlled Access

Highly rated

Rent special

5h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

AVA Pacific Beach

3883 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Carpet

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,021–$4,190

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

On-Site Laundry

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

Call

5h ago

8.5

Very good

La Perla Apartments

127 50th St, San Diego, CA 92102

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$2,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5h ago

8.4

Very good

Purl Apartments

7901 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Carpet

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,748–$5,980

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Dishwasher

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Swimming Pool

Highly rated

5h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Apex Mission Valley

7084 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,702–$14,459

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Fireplace

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

Call

Rent special

5h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Mesa Village

5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$1,667–$1,887

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

Highly rated

Rent special

5h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

CentrePointe

6540 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,187–$3,179

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

EV Charging

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Call

Rent special

5h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Carmel Landing

11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,389–$3,369

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Swimming Pool

Call

Highly rated

Rent special

5h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Cambridge Park

3394 Daley Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,549–$4,247

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Fireplace

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

Call

Airbnb-friendly

Highly rated

5h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Canyon Ridge

3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,310–$3,125

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Call

5h ago

Verified

2538 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92105

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$6,480

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Fireplace

Microwave

Oven

Residents Lounge

Wi-Fi

5h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

3883 Ingraham Street

3883 Ingraham St #1043A, San Diego, CA 92109

Dogs and cats ok | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

Microwave

Oven

TV

Wi-Fi

5h ago

Verified

6090 Rock St, San Diego, CA 92115

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$7,847

$7,482

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Smoking Allowed

Wi-Fi

5h ago

Verified

13075 Old West Ave, San Diego, CA 92129

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

6 beds

2.5 baths

$14,003

$12,666

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fireplace

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

TV

5h ago

8.4

Very good

Verified

5551 Churchward Street

5551 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$4,754–$7,379

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

5h ago

Verified

13737 Via Tres Vis, San Diego, CA 92129

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2.5 baths

$10,758

$9,448

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

TV

Wi-Fi

5h ago

Verified

5870 Cactus Way, San Diego, CA 92037

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

4 beds

3 baths

$28,565

$22,616

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Furnished

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

TV

5h ago

Verified

3407 N Mountain View Dr, San Diego, CA 92116

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$11,155

$9,443

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

TV

Wi-Fi

5h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

10024 Paseo Montril

10024 Paseo Montril #401A, San Diego, CA 92129

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1 bath

$3,360–$3,990

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Elevator

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

TV

6h ago

Pet Friendly Core-Columbia condo for rent in San Diego

801 Ash St #605, San Diego, CA 92101

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1.5 baths

$2,995

$2,895

Price drop

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

7h ago

Pet Friendly Mission Valley West condo for rent in San Diego

6757 Friars Road #1 - 1

6757 Friars Rd #1, San Diego, CA 92108

Dogs and cats ok | Storage | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,980

$3,779

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jun 15

Top amenities

Cable

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

7h ago

8.4

Very good

West Park

7777 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,730–$5,666

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Business Center

EV Charging

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Rent special

3D tour

7h ago

8.8

Very good

City Villas Apartments

841 16th St, San Diego, CA 92101

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,050–$3,050

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 25

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Highly rated

7h ago

8.8

Very good

IMT Sorrento Valley

11102 Caminito Alvarez, San Diego, CA 92126

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Carpet

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,775–$3,460

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Carpet

Ceiling Fan

Central Heat

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

9h ago

9

Excellent

Maya Linda Apartments

9646 Carroll Canyon Rd Ofc, San Diego, CA 92126

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,850–$2,850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

Swimming Pool

9h ago

Verified

$6,300 - 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom 3 story home in much sought Del Sur Community, San Diego With Great Amenities

16205 Camden Cir #NA, San Diego, CA 92127

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

3 beds

3.5 baths

$6,300

House for rent

Available Jul 6

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

Swimming Pool

9h ago

Pet Friendly Park West apartment for rent in San Diego

148 W Maple St #138, San Diego, CA 92103

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

9h ago

Pet Friendly Village house for rent in San Diego

Beautifully Remodeled 2-Bedroom End Unit in the Heart of UTC

7509 Draper Ave, San Diego, CA 92037

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$2,030

House for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

Storage

Swimming Pool

10h ago

Pet Friendly Park West condo for rent in San Diego

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$1,695

Condo for rent

Available Apr 17

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

On-Site Laundry

10h ago

9

Excellent

Verified

Camden Hillcrest

4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,429–$4,629

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

EV Charging

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

Call

10h ago

Pet Friendly North Park house for rent in San Diego

4218 Iowa St #4226, San Diego, CA 92104

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,595

House for rent

Available Jul 5

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

10h ago

Pet Friendly Mission Valley East house for rent in San Diego

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Carpet

2 beds

2.5 baths

$3,895

House for rent

Available Jun 24

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Concierge Service

Fireplace

High Ceilings

Package Service

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