Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
East Village, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in East Village
$2,699/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in East Village is $2,699 per month as of May 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $749 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Village
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Village rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Village, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in East Village have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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
East Village, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in East Village vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Village is $2,172, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in East Village run $2,369 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,601.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 |  3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,750 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,495 | No Change | 33% | |
4 bedroom | $15,000 | No Change | 836% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Balboa Park | $2,209 | |
Core Columbia | $3,295 | |
Golden Hill | $2,250 | |
Little Italy | $2,800 | |
Park West | $2,740 | |
South Park | $2,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,172 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 16% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,738 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
33%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$15,000
Last year
836%
Balboa Park
Average rent
$2,209
Core Columbia
Average rent
$3,295
Golden Hill
Average rent
$2,250
Little Italy
Average rent
$2,800
Park West
Average rent
$2,740
South Park
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,172
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,738
The table above reflects average rent prices in East Village, 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 East Village, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in East Village and Balboa Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
East Village
38%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Village, San Diego, CA is 22% higher than the median rent in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
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4d 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
2d ago
Verified
1245 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio
1 bath
$1,300–$2,167
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
4d ago
East Village apartment for rent in San Diego
1343 C St #5A, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
East Village apartment for rent in San Diego
1343 C St #8A, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
East Village condo for rent in San Diego
800 The Mark Ln #2803, San Diego, CA 92101
3 beds
3 baths
$10,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
East Village condo for rent in San Diego
800 The Mark Ln #2801, San Diego, CA 92101
2 beds
3 baths
$8,250
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
East Village condo for rent in San Diego
575 6th Ave #1603, San Diego, CA 92101
2 beds
2 baths
$7,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
East Village condo for rent in San Diego
575 6th Ave #1905, San Diego, CA 92101
2 beds
2 baths
$6,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
East Village condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Condo for rent
14h ago
Verified
435 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio
1 bath
$1,595–$1,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,290
$3,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1150 J St #217, San Diego, CA 92101
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Verified
1245 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio
1 bath
$1,300–$2,167
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
14h ago
Verified
435 13th St, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio
1 bath
$1,595–$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1646 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Village condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
1150 J St #217, San Diego, CA 92101
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
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Frequently asked questions for East Village, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the East Village rental market.
How much is rent in East Village?
The average rent in East Village is $2,699 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Village?
Average rent prices in East Village have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does East Village rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Village is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $749 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in East Village?
To comfortably afford rent in East Village, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/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).