Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Normal Heights

$2,295/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Normal Heights is $2,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$4.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Normal Heights

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Normal Heights rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Normal Heights, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Normal Heights have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased 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 Normal Heights, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Normal Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Normal Heights is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Normal Heights run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,972

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,995

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,500

8%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,800

13%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Normal Heights and Colina Del Sol by all bedroom counts and property types.

Normal Heights

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Normal Heights, San Diego, CA is 21% higher than the median rent in Colina Del Sol, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Normal Heights, San Diego, CA

Triplex on 39th - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.6

Very good

Triplex on 39th

4380 39th St, San Diego, CA 92105

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

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.
4384 39th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Normal Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

4384 39th St, San Diego, CA 92105

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

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.
4513-4519 WILSON AVENUE - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

4513-4519 WILSON AVENUE

4513 Wilson Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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.
Monroe - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Monroe

3702 Monroe Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

2 beds

1 bath

$2,045

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Normal Heights, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Normal Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Normal Heights?

The average rent in Normal Heights is $2,295 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Normal Heights?

Average rent prices in Normal Heights have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Normal Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Normal Heights 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 Normal Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Normal Heights, 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).

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