Last updated on November 5, 2026

Average rent in
University of San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Diego

$2,850/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Diego is $2,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$3.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Diego

1,839

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $4,898. 1-bedroom apartments in San Diego run $2,297 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,880

-

5%

1 bedroom

$2,325

-

7%

2 bedroom

$3,081

-

8%

3 bedroom

$4,495

-

16%

4 bedroom

$7,300

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,880

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,081

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,300

Last year

8%

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 San Diego, CA.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

4%

Condos

Average rent

$3,288

Last year

32%

Houses

Average rent

$4,898

Last year

23%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,414

Last year

75%

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.

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720 Fourth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

720 Fourth Avenue

720 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

1 bed

1 bath

$595

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.
5529 Dorothy Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

College West house for rent in San Diego

5529 Dorothy Drive - 1

5529 Dorothy Dr #1, San Diego, CA 92115

4 beds

2 baths

$750

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.
10256 Carioca Ct #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tierrasanta house for rent in San Diego

3 beds

2 baths

$1,300

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.
Mission Apts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Mission Apts

1815 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110

2 beds

1 bath

$1,355

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.
5204 Chelsea St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bird Rock house for rent in San Diego

Residential Lease, La Jolla, CA

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.
7256 Rue Michael - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hidden Valley house for rent in San Diego

Residential Lease, La Jolla, CA

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.
5342 Chelsea Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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.
1245 Coast Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Village house for rent in San Diego

Residential Lease, La Jolla, CA

1245 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037

3 beds

4.5 baths

$39,500

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.
Canyon Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

19h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Canyon Ridge

3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,253–$3,006

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.

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Cambridge Park - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

4h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Verified

Cambridge Park

3394 Daley Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,577–$3,799

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.

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Apex Mission Valley - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Apex Mission Valley

7084 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,705–$10,000

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.

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Montanosa - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

11h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Montanosa

11012 Camino Playa Carmel, San Diego, CA 92124

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,229–$3,037

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.

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Pioneer Warehouse Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Pioneer Warehouse Lofts

311 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495–$3,250

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.

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Apex Mission Valley - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Apex Mission Valley

7084 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,705–$10,000

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.

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Montanosa - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

11h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Montanosa

11012 Camino Playa Carmel, San Diego, CA 92124

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,229–$3,037

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.

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Mesa Village - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Mesa Village

5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117

Studio

1 bath

$1,677–$1,807

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.

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Canyon Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

19h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Canyon Ridge

3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,253–$3,006

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.

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Cambridge Park - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

4h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Cambridge Park

3394 Daley Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,577–$3,799

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.

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Montanosa - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

11h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Montanosa

11012 Camino Playa Carmel, San Diego, CA 92124

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,229–$3,037

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.

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Mesa Village - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Mesa Village

5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117

Studio

1 bath

$1,677–$1,807

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.

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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 $2,850 per month as of October 31, 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 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $114,000/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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