Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Gaslamp, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Gaslamp

$2,406/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gaslamp is $2,406 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $481 more per month.

$3.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gaslamp

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gaslamp rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Gaslamp, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Gaslamp have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Gaslamp, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Gaslamp vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gaslamp is $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Gaslamp run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,409.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

18%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,695

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$4,895

2%

46%

3 bedroom

$5,850

-

-

4 bedroom

$12,000

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

46%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,850

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,000

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

Compare median rent prices in Gaslamp and Coronado by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gaslamp

Median rent price$2,406
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,500
increased by238%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gaslamp, San Diego, CA is 63% lower than the median rent in Coronado, Coronado, CA.

Discover rentals in Gaslamp, San Diego, CA

444 G St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Gaslamp apartment for rent in San Diego

Studio

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

WLA Windsor - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

WLA Windsor

843 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Studio

1 bath

$1,450–$1,550

Apartment for rent

Hue Gaslamp - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

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Hue Gaslamp

945 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Studio

1 bath

$1,795–$2,175

Apartment for rent

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Pioneer Warehouse Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Pioneer Warehouse Lofts

311 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495–$3,250

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Gaslamp, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Gaslamp rental market.

How much is rent in Gaslamp?

The average rent in Gaslamp is $2,406 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gaslamp?

Average rent prices in Gaslamp have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Gaslamp rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gaslamp is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $481 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gaslamp?

To comfortably afford rent in Gaslamp, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/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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