Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Del Mar Heights, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Del Mar Heights

$4,600/mo

decreased by37%

vs previous year

The average rent in Del Mar Heights is $4,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 137% above the national average rent, or $2,655 more per month.

$3.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Del Mar Heights

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Del Mar Heights rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Del Mar Heights, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Del Mar Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 37% 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 Mar Heights, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Del Mar Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Del Mar Heights is $4,554, whereas a house costs $7,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Del Mar Heights run $3,027 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,629.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,995

10%

26%

2 bedroom

$4,629

4%

25%

3 bedroom

$7,650

4%

21%

4 bedroom

$9,100

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,629

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Del Mar Heights, 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 Mar Heights, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Del Mar Heights and Del Mar by all bedroom counts and property types.

Del Mar Heights

Median rent price$4,600
increased by137%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,000
increased by208%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Del Mar Heights, San Diego, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Del Mar, Del Mar, CA.

Discover rentals in Del Mar Heights, San Diego, CA

2252 Via Aprilia - 5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Del Mar Heights townhouse for rent in San Diego

House for rent

Available Jun 29

2582 Del Mar Heights Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Del Mar Heights condo for rent in San Diego

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,995

$3,495

Price drop

Condo for rent

13780 Nogales Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Del Mar Heights house for rent in San Diego

House for rent

13053 Caminito Del Rocio - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Del Mar Heights townhouse for rent in San Diego

TOWNHOME - Del Mar, CA

13053 Caminito Del Rocio, San Diego, CA 92014

3 beds

3.5 baths

$7,300

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Del Mar Heights, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Del Mar Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Del Mar Heights?

The average rent in Del Mar Heights is $4,600 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Del Mar Heights?

Average rent prices in Del Mar Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 37% since last year.

How does Del Mar Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Del Mar Heights is 137% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,655 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Del Mar Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Del Mar Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $184,000/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).

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