Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Diego

$2,799/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Diego is $2,799 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $899 more per month.

$3.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Diego

1,711

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 University of San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 2% 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 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 $2,495, whereas a house costs $4,725. 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego run $2,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

-

6%

1 bedroom

$2,300

-

5%

2 bedroom

$3,195

-

5%

3 bedroom

$4,599

-

15%

4 bedroom

$6,497

-

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,599

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,497

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of 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 San Diego, CA

720 Fourth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.2

Very good

720 Fourth Avenue

720 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

1 bed

1 bath

$595

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

4248 41st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Teralta West house for rent in San Diego

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

215 Willie James Jones Ave #103 - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Lincoln Park condo for rent in San Diego

Furnished Full-Sized bedroom in a shared house.

215 Willie James Jones Ave #103, San Diego, CA 92102

4 beds

2 baths

$1,200

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Frequently asked questions for University of 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 $2,799 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Diego?

Average rent prices in San Diego have increased by 2% since last year.

How does San Diego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Diego is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $899 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 $112,000/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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