Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
University of California San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Diego
$3,617/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in San Diego is $3,617 per month as of September 2026. This is 90% above the national average rent, or $1,717 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Diego
448
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 7% 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 $3,149, whereas a house costs $5,900. 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego run $2,740 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,457.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,195 | - | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,695 | - | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,495 | - |  5% | |
3 bedroom | $5,495 | - | 33% | |
4 bedroom | $7,000 | - | 22% |
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 | $3,149 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,275 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $5,900 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,565 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,195
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,495
Last year
33%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last year
22%
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
$3,149
Condos
Average rent
$3,275
Houses
Average rent
$5,900
Rooms
Average rent
$1,565
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
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
110 Pegasus Ave, San Diego, CA 92126
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Condo for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
University City apartment for rent in San Diego
9253 Regents Rd #1, San Diego, CA 92037
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3h ago
6779 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,765
Apartment for rent
3h ago
3355 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bird Rock house for rent in San Diego
5204 Chelsea St, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
7.5 baths
$69,000
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
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
$59,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Del Mar
4 beds
7 baths
$55,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,385–$4,794
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,279–$3,945
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,563–$3,302
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,385–$4,794
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,279–$3,945
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117
Studio
1 bath
$1,579–$1,789
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,895–$4,794
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,563–$3,302
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117
Studio
1 bath
$1,579–$1,789
Apartment for rent
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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 $3,617 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Diego?
Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 7% since last year.
How does San Diego rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Diego is 90% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,717 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 $145,000/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).