Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Old Town, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Old Town
$2,795/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Old Town is $2,795 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $895 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Old Town
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Old Town rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Old Town, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Old Town have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,497, whereas a house costs $4,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Old Town run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,757.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,872 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,379 | 5% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $3,050 | 9% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $4,897 | 23% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $6,247 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Coronado | $6,097 | |
Harborview | $3,176 | |
Loma Portal | $3,317 | |
Midtown | $2,622 | |
Mission Bay Park | $4,350 | |
Roseville Fleet Ridge | $2,937 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,497 | 6% | 11% | |
Condos | $3,400 | 29% | 32% | |
Houses | $4,897 | 27% | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,872
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,379
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,897
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,247
Coronado
Average rent
$6,097
Harborview
Average rent
$3,176
Loma Portal
Average rent
$3,317
Midtown
Average rent
$2,622
Mission Bay Park
Average rent
$4,350
Roseville Fleet Ridge
Average rent
$2,937
Apartments
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
32%
Houses
Average rent
$4,897
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
9%
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
47%higher than the national median
221%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.
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3d ago
2254 Moore St, San Diego, CA 92110
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
2445 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2254 Moore St, San Diego, CA 92110
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
2445 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
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.Apartment 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 $2,795 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Old Town?
Average rent prices in Old Town have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Old Town rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Old Town is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $895 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 $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).