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Last updated on October 25, 2026
Average rent in
Del Cerro, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 25, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Del Cerro
$2,987/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Del Cerro is $2,987 per month as of October 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,087 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Del Cerro
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Del Cerro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Del Cerro, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Del Cerro have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Del Cerro, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Del Cerro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Del Cerro is $5,450, whereas a house costs $5,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Del Cerro run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,815 | No Change |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | 10% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,597 | 4% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,895 | 29% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $6,447 | 140% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Allied Gardens | $3,925 | |
Bay Terraces | $3,200 | |
Grantville | $2,600 | |
Rolando | $2,372 | |
San Carlos | $2,795 | |
Scripps Ranch | $3,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,450 | 5% | 108% | |
Condos | $2,595 | 7% | 13% | |
Houses | $5,095 | 140% | 18% | |
Rooms | $1,127 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,815
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,447
Last 30 days
140%
Last year
1%
Allied Gardens
Average rent
$3,925
Bay Terraces
Average rent
$3,200
Grantville
Average rent
$2,600
Rolando
Average rent
$2,372
San Carlos
Average rent
$2,795
Scripps Ranch
Average rent
$3,100
Apartments
Average rent
$5,450
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
108%
Condos
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$5,095
Last 30 days
140%
Last year
18%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,127
The table above reflects average rent prices in Del Cerro, 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.
How does rent in Del Cerro, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Del Cerro and Allied Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.
Del Cerro
57%higher than the national median
107%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Del Cerro, San Diego, CA is 24% lower than the median rent in Allied Gardens, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ ago
Del Cerro condo for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Del Cerro house for rent in San Diego
6387 Dwane Ave #NA, San Diego, CA 92120
5 beds
4 baths
$12,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 19
16h ago
Del Cerro house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$5,520
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 16
2d ago
Del Cerro apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
2d ago
5360 Adobe Falls Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Del Cerro condo for rent in San Diego
5422 Adobe Falls Rd #12, San Diego, CA 92120
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,495
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
Del Cerro apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Del Cerro house for rent in San Diego
6387 Dwane Ave #NA, San Diego, CA 92120
5 beds
4 baths
$12,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 19
7h ago
Del Cerro condo for rent in San Diego
5422 Adobe Falls Rd #12, San Diego, CA 92120
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,495
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
Del Cerro condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Price dropped $285Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
Del Cerro apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Del Cerro house for rent in San Diego
6387 Dwane Ave #NA, San Diego, CA 92120
5 beds
4 baths
$12,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 19
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Frequently asked questions for Del Cerro, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Del Cerro rental market.
How much is rent in Del Cerro?
The average rent in Del Cerro is $2,987 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Del Cerro?
Average rent prices in Del Cerro have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Del Cerro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Del Cerro is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,087 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Del Cerro?
To comfortably afford rent in Del Cerro, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/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).