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.

Short Term Rentals in San Diego, CA

254 rentals

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6h ago

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Modera San Diego

1445 K St, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,369–$5,175

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 5

Top amenities

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

9h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Camden Tuscany

1670 Kettner Blvd Ste 2, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,706–$3,789

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Business Center

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

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15h ago

8.5

Very good

Instrata Little Italy

1980 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,497–$5,301

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Business Center

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

15h ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

372 Fourth Ave Suite 101

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

Short term | Furnished

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,366–$3,259

Apartment for rent

16h ago

Verified

9504 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92126

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$8,753

$4,479

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Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Furnished

Microwave

Wi-Fi

16h ago

8.4

Very good

Verified

5551 Churchward Street

5551 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,369–$4,888

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,497–$5,301

1980 Kettner Blvd

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,369–$5,175

1445 K St

16h ago

Verified

13737 Via Tres Vis, San Diego, CA 92129

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$14,360

$7,564

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Smoking Allowed

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

701 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | Furnished | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$7,084

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Furnished

Garage Parking

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

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Verified

3855 Elijah Ct, San Diego, CA 92130

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,494

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Wi-Fi

16h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

7205 Charmant Dr.

7205 Charmant Dr #958A, San Diego, CA 92122

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,520–$4,790

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

Find sweet deals in San Diego

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$2,706–$3,789

1670 Kettner Blvd Ste 2

$2,795

37451/2 Boundary St #1

$3,570

101 River Park Dr #29

$2,400

4383 Idaho St #10

16h ago

Verified

2230 Qualcomm Way, San Diego, CA 92108

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$6,707

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Elevator

Garage Parking

Microwave

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

4585 Saratoga Ave, San Diego, CA 92107

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$8,476

$8,364

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Excellent

Verified

1773 Torrance Street

1773 Torrance St, San Diego, CA 92103

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

4 beds

3 baths

$23,205

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Furnished

Oven

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

376 San Antonio Ave, San Diego, CA 92106

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$11,533

$9,778

Price drop

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

16h ago

Verified

2710 L St, San Diego, CA 92102

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$5,651

$5,215

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

16h ago

Verified

4587 Saratoga Ave, San Diego, CA 92107

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$6,466

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

4880 Kane St, San Diego, CA 92110

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

5 beds

4 baths

$31,721

$28,814

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Microwave

Oven

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

3764 Bayside Ln, San Diego, CA 92109

Short term | Furnished | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$5,011

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

13563 Old El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

5 beds

4 baths

$13,677

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

2717 Everly Dr, San Diego, CA 92108

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

4 beds

3 baths

$8,492

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Central Heat

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Swimming Pool

16h ago

8.4

Very good

Verified

5305 Toscana Way

5305 Toscana Way, San Diego, CA 92122

Short term | Furnished | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$5,910

Apartment for rent

16h ago

Verified

8775 Costa Verde Blvd, San Diego, CA 92122

Short term | Furnished | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$5,567

Apartment for rent

16h ago

Verified

12933 Caminito Del Canto, San Diego, CA 92014

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$13,133

House for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

4355 Cannington Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

4 beds

2 baths

$11,505

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

1328 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

5 beds

3 baths

$29,966

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

3259 Highview Dr, San Diego, CA 92104

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$17,519

$11,075

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

5639 La Jolla Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$8,556

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Wi-Fi

803 San Luis Obispo Place - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.4

Very good

Verified

803 San Luis Obispo Place

803 San Luis Obispo Pl, San Diego, CA 92109

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$5,794

Price drop

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Verified

3659 Florida St, San Diego, CA 92104

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$8,697

$8,219

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Wi-Fi

10635 Calle Mar De Mariposa - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Verified

10635 Calle Mar De Mariposa, San Diego, CA 92130

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$6,870

$6,561

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Fitness Center

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

16h ago

Excellent

Verified

3883 Ingraham Street

3883 Ingraham St #118A, San Diego, CA 92109

Short term | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$3,160–$4,550

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Furnished

Wi-Fi

3D tour

16h ago

Verified

350 11th Ave #37, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,720

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

1d ago

Short Term Cortez condo for rent in San Diego

2 BR / 2 BTH CONDO in beautiful Cortez Hill

1650 8th Ave #108, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$3,955

Condo for rent

Available May 12

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Roof Deck

1d ago

Short Term Barrio Logan apartment for rent in San Diego

NEW updated 2 bedroom apartment in Barrio Logan

2074 Newton Ave #A, San Diego, CA 92113

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 16

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

Short Term Cortez condo for rent in San Diego

$1700 - 1 BRl in SHARED STAY 2 br Apartment In San Diego 92101 with great amenities

1650 8th Ave #107, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Condo for rent

Available Oct 2

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Elevator

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Roof Deck

1d ago

Short Term North Park apartment for rent in San Diego

Apartment

37451/2 Boundary St #1, San Diego, CA 92104

Short term | In-unit laundry | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

Short Term Mission Beach house for rent in San Diego

2 BR 2 BA Rustic Charming Beach House half Block to Ocean with Garage

717 Portsmouth Ct, San Diego, CA 92109

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$4,300

House for rent

Available Mar 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

1d ago

Short Term Sabre Springs condo for rent in San Diego

Elisa Ln

12642 Elisa Ln, San Diego, CA 92128

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$3,699

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Business Center

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Hot Tub

Storage

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

101 River Park Drive

101 River Park Dr #29, San Diego, CA 92108

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,570–$4,560

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Oven

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

3D tour

1d ago

Verified

10062 Paseo Montril #31, San Diego, CA 92129

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,310

$2,940

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

Microwave

Oven

Wi-Fi

1d ago

Excellent

Verified

310 Del Sol Drive

310 Del Sol Dr #10, San Diego, CA 92108

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$4,200–$5,030

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Residents Lounge

Wi-Fi

2d ago

Short Term Point Loma Heights condo for rent in San Diego

3098 Rue Dorleans #334, San Diego, CA 92110

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$3,500

Condo for rent

Available Mar 8

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

2d ago

Short Term Mission Valley West condo for rent in San Diego

Condominium - San Diego, CA

1605 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108

Short term | Furnished | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$2,050

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Furnished

On-Site Laundry

Oven

2d ago

Short Term North Park house for rent in San Diego

Spanish-style home in the heart of San Diego! FURNISHED.

3704 Texas St #NA, San Diego, CA 92104

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

1 bath

$5,300

$5,200

Price drop

House for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

2d ago

Short Term Roseville - Fleet Ridge condo for rent in San Diego

Point Loma/Shelter Island Private 2 Bedroom Plus Office with Laundry

3120 Emerson St, San Diego, CA 92106

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$3,950

Condo for rent

Available Mar 2

Top amenities

Cable

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

2d ago

Short Term North Park apartment for rent in San Diego

4383 Idaho Street

4383 Idaho St #10, San Diego, CA 92104

Short term | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 2

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Student housing

Rent special

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Fifty Twenty-Five

5025 Collwood Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio

1 bath

$2,025–$2,050

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 20

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

3D tour

2d ago

Verified

635 Robinson Ave #56, San Diego, CA 92103

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$4,010

$3,790

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Roof Deck

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

3D tour

2d ago

Verified

2202 River Run Dr #43, San Diego, CA 92108

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$2,820

$2,460

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Wi-Fi

2d ago

Excellent

Verified

4353 Park Boulevard

4353 Park Blvd #24, San Diego, CA 92103

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$4,210–$5,030

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Business Center

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Oven

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