What kinds of apartments are available to rent in San Diego, CA?

San Diego's rental market offers a very strong selection of listings, with an average of 5,192 available per month. The majority of these listings are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, making up 34% and 36% of the market, respectively. Studios account for 9% of listings, while 3-bedroom apartments make up 13%. Many San Diego apartments offer desirable amenities, with in-unit laundry being a standout feature, available in 147% of listings (due to some listings having multiple units with in-unit laundry). Outdoor space is also a common perk, found in 127% of apartments (again, due to multiple units per listing). Additionally, air conditioning is a standard feature, available in 129% of listings. These figures are based on historical data, but they should give you a sense of what to expect in the current market.

How much does rent cost in San Diego, CA and when is it cheapest?

San Diego's average rent prices have decreased by about 3% to $2,966 per month, on average, for all rental sizes and types. The average cost of a 1-bedroom decreased by 5% to $2,451 per month, while 2-bedrooms dropped by 3% to $3,222 per month. Studios saw a 7% decrease to $1,995 per month. However, 3-bedrooms bucked the trend, increasing by 2% to $4,226 per month. Prices in San Diego vary depending on the time of year. August is the month with the highest rent, with prices increasing by 6% compared to December, the month with the lowest rent. If you're looking for a competitive edge, April is the month with more demand compared to available inventory. In contrast, December has the least demand, making it a potentially good time to find a deal with less competition.

What architectural styles are common in San Diego, CA apartments?

San Diego's property market showcases a strong presence of contemporary architecture, with nearly 60% of properties reflecting this modern style. Mediterranean-style homes also have a notable presence, accounting for around 22% of the market. These two styles are the most prevalent in San Diego, offering a blend of sleek, modern lines and classic, sun-kissed charm. Architectural style in San Diego is representative of a subset of listings available on Zumper over the last few years.

What are the best neighborhoods for renters in San Diego, CA?

San Diego's diverse neighborhoods offer a range of options for renters, from trendy hotspots to budget-friendly areas. At Zumper, we've analyzed our listings to determine which neighborhoods best fit various lifestyles. For those who prioritize social living, East Village, Horton Plaza, Cortez, and Core-Columbia are top choices. These neighborhoods offer a high level of safety, a variety of restaurants, and excellent walk scores, making them ideal for those who value a vibrant social scene. Pet owners will find Marina, Little Italy, Cortez, and Core-Columbia to be the most pet-friendly neighborhoods, with features like dog parks, pet supply stores, and outdoor spaces. Our data shows that these areas have the most apartments with pet-friendly amenities, making them perfect for renters with furry friends. If you're looking for the most in-demand neighborhoods, North Park and Marina are the top two, with 0.53 and 1.92 times more consumer interest than the market average, respectively. However, be prepared for a higher price point, with 1-bedroom rents averaging $6,570 per month in both neighborhoods. Note: At Zumper, we manually calculate lifestyle scores to ensure accuracy and provide the most relevant information for our users.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Diego, CA?

For budget-conscious renters, Colina Del Sol, Chollas Creek, Fairmont Village, and Teralta West offer affordable options, with 1-bedroom rents ranging from $1,499 to $1,800 per month, significantly lower than the city median. These neighborhoods offer a more affordable alternative without sacrificing too much in terms of amenities and lifestyle.

Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA - 2,087 Rentals

1m ago

8.1

Very good

Twelve @ J

3042 J St, San Diego, CA 92102

Dogs and cats ok

1 bed

1 bath

$2,195–$2,295

Apartment for rent

1m ago

8.5

Very good

STA6245

6245 Stanley Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

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

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Controlled Access

On-Site Laundry

1m ago

8.7

Very good

3722-3728 36th Street

3722 36th St, San Diego, CA 92104

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

1 bed

1 bath

$2,375

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

3D tour

2m ago

9.4

Excellent

Le Jaime

4820 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Controlled access

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,895–$3,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

4m ago

9.1

Excellent

McClintock Apartments

4356 Mcclintock St, San Diego, CA 92105

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

10m ago

9

Excellent

You Are Here Golden Hill

811 25th St, San Diego, CA 92102

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

2 beds

2 baths

$3,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

1h ago

8.5

Very good

37th Apartments

4181 37th St, San Diego, CA 92105

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,445

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Park Blvd Apartments | Studio living in Walkable Vibrant Neighborhood near The Boulevard! - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

9.2

Excellent

Park Blvd Apartments | Studio living in Walkable Vibrant Neighborhood near The Boulevard!

4170 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,695–$1,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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Pet Friendly Castle house for rent in San Diego

Pets OK Wood Floors 2 bed Parking AC Laundry 2nd floor

3684 43rd St #NA, San Diego, CA 92105

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,895

House for rent

Available May 15

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

1h ago

Pet Friendly Corridor apartment for rent in San Diego

Comfortable and Renovated 1Bdm 1Ba Apartment in North Park!

3245 Bramson Pl #3245, San Diego, CA 92104

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

$1,850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

On-Site Management

2h ago

8.5

Very good

Bancroft Apartments

4639 Bancroft St, San Diego, CA 92116

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,195–$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Oven

New construction

2h ago

8.6

Very good

LST3209

3209 L St, San Diego, CA 92102

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

4 beds

3 baths

$3,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Storage

2h ago

8.8

Very good

Imperial Terrace

5460 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095–$2,145

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

2h ago

8.6

Very good

Third Ave

3650 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Highly rated

2h ago

8.2

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

$3,010–$5,165

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

Call

2h ago

8.3

Very good

MES7484

7484 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

Highly rated

2h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Summit Park Village

8563 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

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

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,177–$2,547

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

Call

2h ago

9

Excellent

Bella Vista-

17065 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

Studio

1 bath

$1,600–$1,625

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

2h ago

9.2

Excellent

Ingalls Street ING

4011 Ingalls St, San Diego, CA 92103

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Mira Monte

10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126

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

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,989–$2,787

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

Storage

Call

Highly rated

Rent special

2h 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

$1,977–$3,087

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Dishwasher

EV Charging

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Call

Highly rated

Rent special

2h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Carmel Creek

11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,857–$4,429

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Controlled Access

Fireplace

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

Call

2h ago

8.4

Very good

Verified

5305 Toscana Way

5305 Toscana Way, San Diego, CA 92122

Dogs and cats ok | Furnished | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$6,221

Apartment for rent

2h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

7205 Charmant Dr.

7205 Charmant Dr #311A, San Diego, CA 92122

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,510

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

TV

Wi-Fi

2h ago

Pet Friendly College East townhouse for rent in San Diego

6664 Reservoir Ln, San Diego, CA 92115

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Swimming pool

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,995

House for rent

Top amenities

Oven

2h ago

8.1

Very good

1404 38th St

1404 38th St, San Diego, CA 92105

Dogs and cats ok

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Price drop

Condo for rent

Welcome to Pacific Point! - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.8

Very good

Welcome to Pacific Point!

768 Hollister St, San Diego, CA 92154

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

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,195–$2,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

3h ago

9.4

Excellent

Sleepy Hollow Apartments

4201 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,695–$2,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Oven

Hollister Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.7

Very good

Hollister Creek Apartments

945 Hollister St, San Diego, CA 92154

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

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395–$2,525

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

3h ago

8.7

Very good

Country Aire Apartments

2330 Grove Ave, San Diego, CA 92154

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,800–$2,495

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

3h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Camden Tuscany

1670 Kettner Blvd Ste 2, San Diego, CA 92101

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,789–$3,979

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

Call

Duplet at Hillcrest | Modern Studio & 3 Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

4h ago

8.5

Very good

Duplet at Hillcrest | Modern Studio & 3 Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest

1239 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,095–$4,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5h ago

Pet Friendly Pacific Beach house for rent in San Diego

1012 Beryl Street - 1

1012 Beryl St #1, San Diego, CA 92109

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

3 beds

3.5 baths

$8,700

House for rent

Available Jun 15

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

3066 N Park Way San Diego, CA 92104 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.1

Very good

3066 N Park Way San Diego, CA 92104

3066 N Park Way, San Diego, CA 92104

Dogs and cats ok

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,145–$3,095

Price drop

Apartment for rent

6h ago

8.7

Very good

2605 Logan Ave

2605 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

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

Studio

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Controlled Access

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

6h ago

Pet Friendly Paradise Hills house for rent in San Diego

5503 Alleghany St, San Diego, CA 92139

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Garage parking

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,800

$3,500

Price drop

House for rent

5280 Beachfront Cove St #240 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Pet Friendly Ocean Crest townhouse for rent in San Diego

5280 Beachfront Cove St #240, San Diego, CA 92154

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

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,000

House for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

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 Oct 19

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Elevator

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

7h ago

8.8

Very good

4388-4394 Delta Street

4388 Delta St, San Diego, CA 92113

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,149

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

8h ago

Pet Friendly Marina condo for rent in San Diego

Electra Heights

700 W E St #402, San Diego, CA 92101

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$6,100

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

EV Charging

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

Highly rated

Rent special

10h ago

9.6

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

$1,997–$4,067

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

Call

Highly rated

Rent special

10h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Montierra

9904 Kika Ct, San Diego, CA 92129

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

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,828–$3,787

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fireplace

Fitness Center

Microwave

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

Call

10h ago

9.1

Excellent

2405-2411 Adams Ave

2405 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Rent special

10h 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

$2,650–$4,015

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Roof Deck

Storage

Call

11h ago

Verified

12067 Alta Carmel Ct, San Diego, CA 92128

Dogs and cats ok | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$4,372

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Central Heat

Furnished

Microwave

TV

11h ago

Verified

6434 Bullock Dr, San Diego, CA 92114

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

4 beds

3 baths

$9,483

$8,481

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Central Heat

Fireplace

Garage Parking

Smoking Allowed

Wi-Fi

11h ago

Verified

100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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

1 bed

1 bath

$6,622

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Elevator

Fitness Center

TV

Wi-Fi

11h ago

Verified

13737 Via Tres Vis, San Diego, CA 92129

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

3 beds

2.5 baths

$11,729

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Swimming Pool

TV

Wi-Fi

11h 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

$5,074–$7,943

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Smoking Allowed

Wi-Fi

11h ago

Verified

1670 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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

1 bed

1 bath

$4,104

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Fitness Center

Furnished

Oven

Swimming Pool

TV

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