Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
California International Business University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Diego

$2,953/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Diego is $2,953 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,053 more per month.

$3.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Diego

143

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Diego rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in California International Business University, CA

Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 12% 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 California International Business University, CA

Rent prices in San Diego vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Diego is $2,347, whereas a house costs $3,295. 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego run $2,629 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,995

-

9%

1 bedroom

$2,700

-

1%

2 bedroom

$3,697

-

3%

3 bedroom

$5,600

-

-

4 bedroom

$7,295

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,697

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,600

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,295

The table above reflects average rent prices in California International Business University, 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 California International Business University, CA

720 Fourth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.2

Very good

720 Fourth Avenue

720 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

1 bed

1 bath

$595

536 5th Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Gaslamp house for rent in San Diego

536 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Studio

0 baths

$689

Island Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Island Village Apartments

1245 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Studio

1 bath

$1,300–$2,167

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Tenth Avenue Apts. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

Tenth Avenue Apts.

743 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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Frequently asked questions for California International Business University, 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 $2,953 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Diego?

Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 12% since last year.

How does San Diego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Diego is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,053 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 $118,000/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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