Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Old Town, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Old Town

$2,995/mo

increased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in Old Town is $2,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,045 more per month.

$3.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Old Town

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Old Town rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Old Town, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Old Town have increased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 36% 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 Old Town, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Old Town vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Old Town is $2,580, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Old Town run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

1%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,175

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$3,395

7%

12%

3 bedroom

$4,450

21%

-

4 bedroom

$6,295

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,450

Last 30 days

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,295

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

Compare median rent prices in Old Town and Coronado by all bedroom counts and property types.

Old Town

Median rent price$2,995
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,500
increased by233%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Old Town, San Diego, CA is 54% lower than the median rent in Coronado, Coronado, CA.

Discover rentals in Old Town, San Diego, CA

Moore Place - Photo 1 of 1

51m ago

9

Excellent

Moore Place

2254 Moore St, San Diego, CA 92110

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,650–$2,100

Apartment for rent

Hortensia & Congress - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Hortensia & Congress

Hortensia & Congress, San Diego, CA 92110

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Mission West Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

Mission West Lofts

3975 Old Town Ave, San Diego, CA 92110

2 beds

2 baths

$3,595

Apartment for rent

2610 Juan St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old Town townhouse for rent in San Diego

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,995

$3,695

Price drop

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Old Town, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Old Town rental market.

How much is rent in Old Town?

The average rent in Old Town is $2,995 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Old Town?

Average rent prices in Old Town have increased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.

How does Old Town rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Old Town is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,045 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Old Town?

To comfortably afford rent in Old Town, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/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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