Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Poway, Poway, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Poway

$3,655/mo

increased by44%

vs previous year

The average rent in Poway is $3,655 per month as of August 2026. This is 91% above the national average rent, or $1,745 more per month.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Poway

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Poway rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Poway, Poway, CA

Average rent prices in Poway have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 44% 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, Poway, CA

Rent prices in Poway vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Poway is $2,325, whereas a house costs $4,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Poway run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,645.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

27%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,170

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$2,750

2%

38%

3 bedroom

$3,795

9%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,400

3%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,170

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

38%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,795

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Poway, 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, Poway, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

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

Poway

Median rent price$3,655
increased by91%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,225
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Poway, Poway, CA is 64% higher than the median rent in Central Escondido, Escondido, CA.

Discover rentals in Poway, Poway, CA

12529 Oak Knoll Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

12529 Oak Knoll Rd

12529 Oak Knoll Rd, Poway, CA 92064

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

12330 Ninth St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

12330 Ninth St.

12330 9th St, Poway, CA 92064

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

La Privada Valle Poway - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

La Privada Valle Poway

13312 Community Rd, Poway, CA 92064

2 beds

1 bath

$2,449–$2,640

Apartment for rent

12719 Robison Blvd #23 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Condo for rent in Poway

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Poway, Poway, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Poway rental market.

How much is rent in Poway?

The average rent in Poway is $3,655 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Poway?

Average rent prices in Poway have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 44% since last year.

How does Poway rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Poway is 91% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,745 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 $146,000/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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