Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Average rent in
San Diego, CA
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,799. This is +47%, or $899, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,799
3%Total rentals
2,958
for rent on Zumper.com
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,799. This is +47%, or $899, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent price trends in
San Diego, CA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
San Diego, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Diego, CA is $2,485. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA costs about $2,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,754. Houses for rent in San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,250.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,950 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,195 |  2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,850 | 1% | 5% | |
Studio | $1,850 | No Change | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
College East | $5,400 | |
College West | $4,500 | |
East Village | $2,820 | |
Hillcrest | $2,450 | |
Mira Mesa | $3,076 | |
North Park | $2,395 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,967 | |
Park West | $2,797 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,589 | |
University City | $3,188 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,485 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,230 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
North Park
Average rent
$2,395
College East
Average rent
$5,400
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,967
College West
Average rent
$4,500
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,450
Park West
Average rent
$2,797
University City
Average rent
$3,188
East Village
Average rent
$2,820
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$3,076
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,589
Apartments
Average rent
$2,485
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,230
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.
Compare rent prices in San Diego, CA to other cities
Median rent prices in San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonita, CA.
San Diego
47%higher than the national median
43%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Diego, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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$2,900
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$2,395
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$2,995
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$2,461
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Cost of living in
San Diego, CA
The overall cost of living in San Diego, CA is 45% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 14% higher |
Groceries | 11% higher |
Health | 2% higher |
Housing | 112% higher |
Transportation | 41% higher |
Utilities | 39% higher |
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1 bed
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1 bed
1 bath
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1 bed
1 bath
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5 beds
5 baths
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
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1 bed
1 bath
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
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Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
La Jolla Shores house for rent in San Diego
5 beds
7 baths
$40,000
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5d+ ago
Beach Barber condo for rent in San Diego
6767 Neptune Pl Unit 301 #301, San Diego, CA 92037
3 beds
3 baths
$35,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Muirlands house for rent in San Diego
6125 Terryhill Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
6 baths
$30,000
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5d+ ago
Beach Barber house for rent in San Diego
7344 Olivetas Ave, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
4 baths
$30,000
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5d+ ago
La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
7201 Country Club Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
3 baths
$30,000
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5d+ ago
La Jolla Shores house for rent in San Diego
1835 Spindrift Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
4 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Village house for rent in San Diego
1241 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037
3 beds
4 baths
$29,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$27,490
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,429–$4,499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,178–$3,914
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,988–$3,314
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,401–$2,842
Price drop
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3d ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,505–$3,210
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,037–$4,427
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,399–$3,149
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,988–$3,314
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,401–$2,842
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,037–$4,427
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
10776 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131
1 bed
1 bath
$2,849–$2,857
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
7084 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,473–$11,227
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6540 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
Studio –1 bed
1 bath
$2,039–$2,637
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,178–$3,914
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,401–$2,842
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,141–$3,314
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,505–$3,210
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
2 beds
2 baths
$3,209–$3,537
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1 bed
1 bath
$2,399
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,289–$4,427
Price drop
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San Diego Metro Report
The Zumper San Diego Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to provide insights into rental trends, highlighting the most and least expensive cities and those with the fastest growing rents. The California one-bedroom median rent was $2,047 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Coronado ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $3,190.
- Carlsbad was the second priciest city with rent at $2,480.
- San Marcos placed third, with one-bedrooms renting for $2,390.
The Least Expensive
- El Cajon was the most affordable city, with one-bedroom rent priced at $1,790.
- National City ranked as second with rent at $1,830.
- Imperial Beach placed third with rent at $1,930.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Coronado had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 14.2%.
- Oceanside saw rent drop 11.3%, making it second.
- Imperial Beach placed third with rent decreasing 8.1%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Oceanside had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 6%.
- San Marcos was second with rent dropping 2.4%.
- Imperial Beach ranked as third with rent decreasing 2%.
About
The Zumper San Diego Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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