Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
San Diego City College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Diego

$2,525/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Diego is $2,525 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $625 more per month.

$3.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Diego

162

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Diego rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in San Diego City College, CA

Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 3% 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 San Diego City College, CA

Rent prices in San Diego vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Diego is $2,156, whereas a house costs $3,772. 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,337.

Listings

Studio

$1,685

-

4%

1 bedroom

$2,708

-

7%

2 bedroom

$3,495

-

1%

3 bedroom

$3,850

-

-

4 bedroom

$3,485

-

133%

Studio

Average rent

$1,685

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,708

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,485

Last year

133%

The table above reflects average rent prices in San Diego City College, 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 San Diego City College, CA

720 Fourth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.2

Very good

720 Fourth Avenue

720 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

1 bed

1 bath

$595

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.
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

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.
1343 C St #9-9A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Village apartment for rent in San Diego

4 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1343 C St #9B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Village apartment for rent in San Diego

4 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for San Diego City College, 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 $2,525 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Diego?

Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 3% since last year.

How does San Diego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Diego is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 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 $101,000/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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