Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Little Italy, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Little Italy
$2,795/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Little Italy is $2,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $845 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Little Italy
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Little Italy rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Little Italy, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Little Italy have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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
Little Italy, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Little Italy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Little Italy is $2,345, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Little Italy run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 | 3% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $2,672 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,570 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $5,895 | 22% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Balboa Park | $2,795 | |
Core Columbia | $3,185 | |
East Village | $2,700 | |
Golden Hill | $2,295 | |
Hillcrest | $2,395 | |
Park West | $2,722 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,345 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,175 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,495 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,672
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,570
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,895
Last 30 days
22%
Balboa Park
Average rent
$2,795
Core Columbia
Average rent
$3,185
East Village
Average rent
$2,700
Golden Hill
Average rent
$2,295
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,395
Park West
Average rent
$2,722
Apartments
Average rent
$2,345
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$3,175
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Little Italy, 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 Little Italy, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Little Italy and Balboa Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Little Italy
43%higher than the national median
43%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Little Italy, San Diego, CA is equal to the median rent in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
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4h ago
425 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Little Italy apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 6
1d ago
Little Italy condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
$3,050
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 13
3d ago
Little Italy condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Condo for rent
4d ago
Little Italy condo for rent in San Diego
1632 Union St #4, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1.5 baths
$4,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Little Italy apartment for rent in San Diego
1970 Columbia St #315, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$3,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2120 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Little Italy condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
Condo for rent
3d ago
2120 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Little Italy apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 6
4h ago
425 W Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Little Italy condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
$3,050
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 13
1d ago
320 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395–$2,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2250 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
320 W Cedar St, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio
1 bath
$1,995–$3,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2120 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Little Italy apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 6
1d ago
Little Italy condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
$3,050
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 13
1d ago
320 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395–$2,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Little Italy condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Little Italy, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Little Italy rental market.
How much is rent in Little Italy?
The average rent in Little Italy is $2,795 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Little Italy?
Average rent prices in Little Italy have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Little Italy rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Little Italy is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $845 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Little Italy?
To comfortably afford rent in Little Italy, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/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).