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Last updated on July 13, 2026
Average rent in
Lower Hermosa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 13, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Lower Hermosa
$8,500/mo
31%vs previous year
The average rent in Lower Hermosa is $8,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 336% above the national average rent, or $6,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lower Hermosa
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lower Hermosa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lower Hermosa, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Lower Hermosa have decreased by 35% over the last month and have increased by 31% 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 $2,995, whereas a house costs $16,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Hermosa run $2,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,745 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,795 |  7% | 66% | |
2 bedroom | $7,900 | No Change | 69% | |
3 bedroom | $10,311 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $20,000 | No Change | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairbanks Ranch | $3,440 | |
La Costa Oaks North | $3,595 | |
La Jolla Farms | $3,299 | |
San Elijo Hills | $4,150 | |
University Commons | $5,300 | |
Upper Hermosa | $6,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,995 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $8,475 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $16,000 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,745
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
66%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$7,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
69%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$10,311
4 bedroom
Average rent
$20,000
Last year
10%
La Costa Oaks North
Average rent
$3,595
Fairbanks Ranch
Average rent
$3,440
La Jolla Farms
Average rent
$3,299
Upper Hermosa
Average rent
$6,900
San Elijo Hills
Average rent
$4,150
University Commons
Average rent
$5,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$8,475
Houses
Average rent
$16,000
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
336%higher than the national median
84%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lower Hermosa, San Diego, CA is 136% higher than the median rent in La Costa Oaks North, Carlsbad, CA.
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5d+ ago
346 Palomar Ave, San Diego, CA 92037
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Hermosa house for rent in San Diego
6276 Camino De La Costa #6278, San Diego, CA 92037
1 bed
1.5 baths
$10,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
346 Palomar Ave, San Diego, CA 92037
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Hermosa house for rent in San Diego
6276 Camino De La Costa #6278, San Diego, CA 92037
1 bed
1.5 baths
$10,500
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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 July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lower Hermosa?
Average rent prices in Lower Hermosa have decreased by 35% over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.
How does Lower Hermosa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lower Hermosa is 336% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $6,550 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).