Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Average rent in
San Diego, CA
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,795. This is +42%, or $820, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,795
4%Total rentals
2,431
for rent on Zumper.com
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,795. This is +42%, or $820, 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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA costs about $2,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,900. Houses for rent in San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,900.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,280 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 3% |  8% | |
4 bedroom | $5,296 | 2% | 9% | |
Studio | $1,899 | 3% | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
College East | $2,840 | |
College West | $2,495 | |
East Village | $2,868 | |
Hillcrest | $2,595 | |
Mira Mesa | $2,600 | |
North Park | $2,395 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,995 | |
Park West | $2,875 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,567 | |
University City | $3,149 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,280
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,296
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
North Park
Average rent
$2,395
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,995
East Village
Average rent
$2,868
Park West
Average rent
$2,875
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,595
College East
Average rent
$2,840
University City
Average rent
$3,149
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$2,600
College West
Average rent
$2,495
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,567
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
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
42%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Diego, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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$2,397
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$2,990
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$5,500
4%Last year
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$2,145
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$5,295
15%Last year
Imperial Beach
$2,670
3%Last year
La Mesa
$2,495
3%Last year
Lemon Grove
$2,395
3%Last year
National City
$2,422
1%Last year
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$2,795
5%Last year
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$2,800
3%Last year
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$2,499
5%Last year
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 bath
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La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
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5 beds
6 baths
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5 beds
4 baths
$39,000
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5 beds
6 baths
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1 bath
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La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
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4 beds
3 baths
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4 beds
3 baths
$30,000
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La Jolla Shores house for rent in San Diego
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4 beds
4 baths
$30,000
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5d+ ago
Village house for rent in San Diego
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3 beds
4 baths
$29,000
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12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,386–$2,909
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,878–$3,954
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,569–$4,459
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2d ago
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13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,849–$3,474
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17h ago
2040 N Highland Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,995
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19h ago
4580 Jicarillo Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495–$2,695
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20h ago
633 Pennsylvania Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
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1m ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,386–$2,909
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1d ago
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12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,878–$3,954
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2d ago
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13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,849–$3,474
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23h ago
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11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,388–$2,899
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5d+ ago
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4275 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
1 –3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,030–$6,770
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1h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,009–$4,347
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2h ago
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7084 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,389–$15,719
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1d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,878–$3,954
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1d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,386–$2,845
Price drop
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2d ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,384–$3,474
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
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1 bath
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2 baths
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1 bath
$1,485
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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 $2,046 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Encinitas ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,810.
- San Diego was the second priciest city with rent at $2,300.
- Vista placed third, with one-bedroom units renting for $2,200.
The Least Expensive
- El Cajon was the most affordable city, with one-bedroom rent priced at $1,780.
- National City ranked as second with rent at $1,890.
- Escondido placed third with rent at $1,980.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Encinitas had the fastest growing rent since this time last year, up 4.9%.
- La Mesa saw an increase of 3%, making it the second fastest growing.
- Escondido ranked as third with rent increasing 0.5%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Encinitas had the largest monthly growth rate, with rent climbing 1.1%.
- National City & La Mesa tied for second with rents both up 0.5% last month.
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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