Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Art Institute of California San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Diego

$3,095/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Diego is $3,095 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,195 more per month.

$3.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Diego

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Diego rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Art Institute of California San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 7% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Art Institute of California San Diego, CA

Rent prices in San Diego vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Diego is $3,024, whereas a house costs $3,922. 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego run $3,041 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,895.

Listings

Studio

$2,287

-

8%

1 bedroom

$3,031

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,893

-

8%

3 bedroom

$5,697

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,287

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,031

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,893

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,697

The table above reflects average rent prices in Art Institute of California San Diego, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Art Institute of California San Diego, CA

3536 First Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

3536 First Ave

3536 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1650 8th Ave #101 - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Cortez condo for rent in San Diego

2 beds

2 baths

$2,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Date St Manor - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Date St Manor

935 Date St, San Diego, CA 92101

3 beds

2 baths

$3,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3820 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

3820

2542 A St, San Diego, CA 92102

3 beds

1 bath

$3,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Art Institute of California San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the San Diego rental market.

How much is rent in San Diego?

The average rent in San Diego is $3,095 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Diego?

Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 7% since last year.

How does San Diego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Diego is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,195 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in San Diego?

To comfortably afford rent in San Diego, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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