Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
San Diego City College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Diego

$2,595/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Diego is $2,595 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $645 more per month.

$3.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Diego

182

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 5% 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 $2,297, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,347.

Listings

Studio

$1,785

-

8%

1 bedroom

$2,568

-

1%

2 bedroom

$3,473

-

7%

3 bedroom

$4,082

-

3%

4 bedroom

$9,500

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,785

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,568

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,473

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,082

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,500

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

2d ago

7.2

Very good

720 Fourth Avenue

720 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

1343 C St #5D - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

East Village apartment for rent in San Diego

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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

3d 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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 8

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Community@ Carnegie Building - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Community@ Carnegie Building

950 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Studio

1 bath

$1,445–$1,545

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,595 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Diego?

Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 5% 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 $645 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 $104,000/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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