Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Golden Hill, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Golden Hill

$2,200/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Golden Hill is $2,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$3.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Golden Hill

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Golden Hill rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Golden Hill have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Golden Hill, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Golden Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Golden Hill is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Golden Hill run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

2%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,995

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,850

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,500

12%

15%

4 bedroom

$1,495

19%

67%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

67%

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

Compare median rent prices in Golden Hill and Balboa Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Golden Hill

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Balboa Park

$2,595

N/A
Last year
Core Columbia

$3,295

increased by18%
Last year
East Village

$2,699

decreased by8%
Last year
Little Italy

$2,800

increased by3%
Last year
North Park

$2,400

increased by11%
Last year
Park West

$2,655

increased by5%
Last year

Discover rentals in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA

ASW - 3087 A Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

ASW - 3087 A Street

3087 A St, San Diego, CA 92102

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$2,095

Apartment for rent

2843 C Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

2843 C Street

2843 C St, San Diego, CA 92102

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$2,595

Apartment for rent

3042-3048 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

3042-3048 Broadway

3042 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Broadway Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Broadway Lofts

2850 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Golden Hill, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Golden Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Golden Hill?

The average rent in Golden Hill is $2,200 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Golden Hill?

Average rent prices in Golden Hill have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Golden Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Golden Hill is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Golden Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Golden Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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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