Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Average rent in
Golden Hill, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Golden Hill
$2,295/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Golden Hill is $2,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Golden Hill
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Golden Hill rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Golden Hill have remained the same 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
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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,847. 1-bedroom apartments in Golden Hill run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,847 | 3% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Balboa Park | $2,788 | |
Core Columbia | $3,200 | |
East Village | $2,464 | |
Little Italy | $2,897 | |
North Park | $2,395 | |
Park West | $2,866 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,788 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,847 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,847
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Balboa Park
Average rent
$2,788
Core Columbia
Average rent
$3,200
East Village
Average rent
$2,464
Little Italy
Average rent
$2,897
North Park
Average rent
$2,395
Park West
Average rent
$2,866
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,788
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,847
Last 30 days
2%
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
21%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA is 18% lower than the median rent in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ ago
Golden Hill apartment for rent in San Diego
1142 1/2 20th St, San Diego, CA 92102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
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.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 12
5d+ ago
Golden Hill apartment for rent in San Diego
2966 E St #2966, San Diego, CA 92102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Price dropped $100Additional 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 Aug 24
1d ago
Golden Hill apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Price dropped $100Fees 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
2d ago
1010 33rd St, San Diego, CA 92102
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,895
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
12h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$10,131
Price dropped $1,351Fees 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.House for rent
47m ago
806 27th St, San Diego, CA 92102
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,695
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
5d+ ago
Golden Hill house for rent in San Diego
2124 Broadway #1, San Diego, CA 92102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Price dropped $200Fees 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.House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Golden Hill apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,345
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
1d ago
1015 19th St, San Diego, CA 92102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
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
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
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
Available Sep 16
12h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$10,131
Price dropped $1,351Fees 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.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2827 A St, San Diego, CA 92102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
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
2d ago
Verified
2827 A St, San Diego, CA 92102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
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
2d ago
2925 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
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
23h ago
2329 C St, San Diego, CA 92102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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
2d ago
2954 F St, San Diego, CA 92102
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
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
12h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$10,131
Price dropped $1,351Fees 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.House for rent
2d ago
2995 B St, San Diego, CA 92102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,825
Price droppedFees 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
2d ago
2954 F St, San Diego, CA 92102
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
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
5d+ ago
2525 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
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
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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 $2,295 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Golden Hill?
Average rent prices in Golden Hill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Golden Hill rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Golden Hill is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 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 $92,000/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).