Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
University of California San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Diego
$3,598/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in San Diego is $3,598 per month as of October 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,698 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Diego
471
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Diego rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of California San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 8% 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
University 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 $3,047, whereas a house costs $5,447. 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego run $2,692 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 | - | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,625 | - |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | - | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,800 | - | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $8,400 | - | 58% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of California San Diego, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,047 | - | 4% | |
Condos | $3,395 | - | 19% | |
Houses | $5,447 | - | 39% | |
Rooms | $1,620 | - | 24% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,400
Last year
58%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of California San Diego, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,047
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,395
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$5,447
Last year
39%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,620
Last year
24%
The table above reflects average rent prices in University 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 University of California San Diego, CA
5d+ ago
Clairemont Mesa East house for rent in San Diego
5130 Kesling St, San Diego, CA 92117
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1h ago
Pacific Beach apartment for rent in San Diego
1127 Grand Ave #6, San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
3355 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,115–$2,155
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
3399 Ruffin RoadQ2, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,115
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Bird Rock house for rent in San Diego
5204 Chelsea St, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
7.5 baths
$69,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Hidden Valley house for rent in San Diego
7256 Rue Michael, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
5 baths
$65,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Del Mar
4 beds
7 baths
$55,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Bird Rock house for rent in San Diego
5342 Chelsea Ave, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
4.5 baths
$40,000
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.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
10201 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$2,997
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,985–$4,014
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,253–$2,943
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,782–$4,089
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10201 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$2,997
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,985–$4,014
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,782–$4,089
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117
Studio
1 bath
$1,677–$1,817
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10201 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$2,997
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,985–$4,014
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,253–$2,943
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
526 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$2,850
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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 5
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Frequently asked questions for University 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 $3,598 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Diego?
Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 8% since last year.
How does San Diego rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Diego is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,698 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 $144,000/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).