Last updated on August 27, 2026

Average rent in
Lower Hermosa, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lower Hermosa

$8,500/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lower Hermosa is $8,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 342% above the national average rent, or $6,575 more per month.

$4.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lower Hermosa

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lower Hermosa rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lower Hermosa, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Lower Hermosa have increased by 53% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 Lower Hermosa, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Lower Hermosa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lower Hermosa is $3,395, whereas a house costs $10,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Hermosa run $2,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,800.

Listings

Studio

$2,575

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,800

28%

67%

2 bedroom

$6,850

No Change

16%

3 bedroom

$15,000

-

-

4 bedroom

$20,000

No Change

25%

Studio

Average rent

$2,575

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

67%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

4 bedroom

Average rent

$20,000

Last year

25%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lower Hermosa and La Costa Oaks North by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lower Hermosa

Median rent price$8,500
increased by342%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,975
increased by106%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lower Hermosa, San Diego, CA is 114% higher than the median rent in La Costa Oaks North, Carlsbad, CA.

Discover rentals in Lower Hermosa, San Diego, CA

6276 Camino De La Costa #6278 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Hermosa house for rent in San Diego

SINGLE_FAMILY - La Jolla, CA

6276 Camino De La Costa #6278, San Diego, CA 92037

1 bed

1.5 baths

$10,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lower Hermosa, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lower Hermosa rental market.

How much is rent in Lower Hermosa?

The average rent in Lower Hermosa is $8,500 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lower Hermosa?

Average rent prices in Lower Hermosa have increased by 53% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Lower Hermosa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lower Hermosa is 342% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $6,575 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lower Hermosa?

To comfortably afford rent in Lower Hermosa, you'd need to earn approximately $340,000/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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