Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,751. This is +41%, or $801, higher than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,751. This is +41%, or $801, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Diego, CA is $2,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,750. Houses for rent in San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,300.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,195 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,950 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 5% | 1% | |
Studio | $1,850 | 3% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
College East | $4,700 | |
College West | $4,200 | |
East Village | $2,699 | |
Hillcrest | $2,395 | |
Linda Vista | $2,713 | |
North Park | $2,395 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,995 | |
Park West | $2,740 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,386 | |
University City | $3,392 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,305 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
North Park
Average rent
$2,395
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,995
College East
Average rent
$4,700
College West
Average rent
$4,200
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,395
Park West
Average rent
$2,740
East Village
Average rent
$2,699
University City
Average rent
$3,392
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,713
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,386
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,305
Last 30 days
3%
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.
Median rent prices in San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonita, CA.
San Diego
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Diego, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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Bonita
$2,400
Last year
Chula Vista
$3,000
Last year
Coronado
$6,500
Last year
El
$2,095
Last year
Encinitas
$5,850
Last year
Imperial Beach
$2,847
Last year
La Mesa
$2,347
Last year
Lemon Grove
$2,595
Last year
National City
$2,500
Last year
Poway
$2,915
Last year
Santee
$2,795
Last year
Spring Valley
$2,310
Last year
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 |
5d+ ago
720 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Castle house for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$850
House for rent
5d+ ago
College West apartment for rent in San Diego
Studio
3.5 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Alta Vista house for rent in San Diego
6342 Plaza Cuernavaca, San Diego, CA 92114
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,000
House for rent
Available Apr 22
4d ago
Paradise Hills condo for rent in San Diego
5521 Blueridge St #1, San Diego, CA 92139
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Lincoln Park condo for rent in San Diego
215 Willie James Jones Ave #103, San Diego, CA 92102
4 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available May 12
1d ago
East Village apartment for rent in San Diego
1343 C St #5D, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Bay Terraces house for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jan 3
5d+ ago
Bird Rock house for rent in San Diego
5204 Chelsea St, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
7.5 baths
$69,000
House for rent
4d ago
Village house for rent in San Diego
1241 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037
3 beds
5 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla Shores house for rent in San Diego
5 beds
7 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
7201 Country Club Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
3 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Beach Barber condo for rent in San Diego
6767 Neptune Pl #301, San Diego, CA 92037
3 beds
3 baths
$35,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Village house for rent in San Diego
1245 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037
3 beds
4.5 baths
$32,500
House for rent
4d ago
Village condo for rent in San Diego
1249 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037
3 beds
3.5 baths
$30,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Muirlands house for rent in San Diego
6125 Terryhill Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
6.5 baths
$30,000
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,688–$3,217
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,068–$3,645
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,193–$3,715
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,482–$2,916
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,617–$3,657
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
10776 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,797–$3,799
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,068–$3,645
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,193–$3,715
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,482–$2,916
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
10776 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,797–$3,799
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
6540 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,069–$3,197
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,139–$4,679
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8563 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,107–$2,659
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,688–$3,217
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,645
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,193–$3,715
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
2 beds
2 baths
$2,769–$2,916
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,617–$3,657
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
10776 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131
2 beds
2 baths
$3,509–$3,799
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
10380 Spring Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92131
3 beds
2 baths
$4,257–$4,389
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 $2,050 last month.

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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.
Crystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.