Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Poway, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Poway

$3,015/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Poway is $3,015 per month as of October 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,115 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Poway

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Poway rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Poway, CA

Average rent prices in Poway have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Poway, CA

Rent prices in Poway vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Poway is $2,449, whereas a house costs $4,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Poway run $2,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,597.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

14%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,299

6%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,795

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,850

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,887

19%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,887

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Poway, 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.

How does rent in Poway, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Poway and Carlsbad by all bedroom counts and property types.

Poway

Median rent price$3,015
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,895
increased by105%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Poway, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

Discover rentals in Poway, CA

12455 Oak Knoll Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Poway

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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.
Oak Knoll - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Oak Knoll

12430 Oak Knoll Rd, Poway, CA 92064

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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.
12719 Robison Blvd #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Poway

3 beds

2 baths

$2,895

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
13964 Sam O Reno Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Poway

3 beds

2 baths

$3,850

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Poway, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Poway rental market.

How much is rent in Poway?

The average rent in Poway is $3,015 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Poway?

Average rent prices in Poway have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Poway rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Poway is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,115 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Poway?

To comfortably afford rent in Poway, you'd need to earn approximately $121,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Poway?

December offers the best rental deals in Poway, with the lowest seasonal prices and reduced competition from other renters, while August sees the highest rents with roughly 18% difference between these months.

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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