Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Southwestern College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Diego

$2,750/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Diego is $2,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Diego

478

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Diego rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Southwestern College, CA

Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 11% 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 Southwestern 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 $2,438, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,525.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,995

-

7%

2 bedroom

$2,600

-

6%

3 bedroom

$3,700

-

1%

4 bedroom

$4,697

-

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,697

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southwestern 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 Southwestern College, CA

255 E St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Chula Vista house for rent in Chula Vista

House for rent

Available Jun 22

4834 Sea Urchin Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ocean Crest house for rent in San Diego

Room for rent. South San Diego.

4834 Sea Urchin Dr, San Diego, CA 92154

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

$1,100

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 29

567 Vista Miranda - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rancho - Del Rey house for rent in Chula Vista

Single Family Residence - Chula Vista, CA

567 Vista Miranda, Chula Vista, CA 91910

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

664 Carefree Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Encanto apartment for rent in San Diego

APARTMENT - San Diego, CA

664 Carefree Dr, San Diego, CA 92114

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Southwestern 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 $2,750 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Diego?

Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 11% since last year.

How does San Diego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Diego is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $110,000/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).

4021 32nd Street (#1-10)