Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 9, 2025
Average rent in
San Diego, CA
Last updated on November 9, 2025
Last updated on November 9, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,825. This is +47%, or $905, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,825
4%Total rentals
2,626
for rent on Zumper.com
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,825. This is +47%, or $905, 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 1% 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 $2,509. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA costs about $2,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,825. Houses for rent in San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,225.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,950 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,072 |  1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $6,250 | No Change | 1% | |
Studio | $1,850 | No Change | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
College East | $5,997 | |
College West | $6,100 | |
East Village | $2,725 | |
Hillcrest | $2,495 | |
Mira Mesa | $2,639 | |
North Park | $2,400 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,990 | |
Park West | $2,900 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,375 | |
University City | $3,150 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,509 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,897 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,225 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,072
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
College East
Average rent
$5,997
North Park
Average rent
$2,400
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,990
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,495
East Village
Average rent
$2,725
College West
Average rent
$6,100
University City
Average rent
$3,150
Park West
Average rent
$2,900
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$2,639
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,375
Apartments
Average rent
$2,509
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,897
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
7%
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
41%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Diego, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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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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5d+ ago
720 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
0 baths
$650–$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Redwood Village - Rolando Park house for rent in San Diego
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1 bed
1 bath
$650
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5d+ ago
College West apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
3 baths
$850
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4d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
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Otay Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2301 Acara Cir Rm 2 #2, San Diego, CA 92154
1 bed
0 baths
$1,200
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Otay Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2301 Acara Cir Unit 1, San Diego, CA 92154
1 bed
0 baths
$1,200
$1,000
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4d ago
4226 41st St, San Diego, CA 92105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
College West house for rent in San Diego
4727 Ashby St, San Diego, CA 92115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Oct 11
5d+ ago
La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
2082 Via Casa Alta, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
6 baths
$65,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Marina condo for rent in San Diego
654 Front St #1114, San Diego, CA 92101
2 beds
2 baths
$41,950
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Muirlands house for rent in San Diego
6125 Terryhill Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
6 baths
$32,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$30,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
7201 Country Club Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
3 baths
$30,000
House for rent
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
Del Mar Heights house for rent in San Diego
13675 Pine Needles Dr, San Diego, CA 92014
5 beds
4 baths
$29,995
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
13h ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,773–$4,092
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,379–$4,419
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,345–$3,479
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,386–$2,974
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11820 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,207–$3,587
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,773–$4,092
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,345–$3,479
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,386–$2,974
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11820 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,207–$3,587
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,289–$3,137
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,839–$4,159
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,773–$4,092
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,345–$3,479
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11820 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,207–$3,587
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,289–$3,137
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,497–$4,159
Apartment for rent
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 $2,059 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Encinitas ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,830.
- Carlsbad was the second priciest city with rent at $2,580.
- San Diego placed third, with one-bedroom units renting for $2,300.
The Least Expensive
- El Cajon was the most affordable city, with one-bedroom rent priced at $1,790.
- Imperial Beach ranked as second with rent at $1,980.
- Escondido placed third with rent at $1,990.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Encinitas had the fastest growing rent since this time last year, up 6%.
- Carlsbad saw an increase of 3.2%, making it the second fastest growing.
- El Cajon ranked as third with rent increasing 2.3%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
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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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Crystal ChenCrystal 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.