Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rancho Bernardo
$3,200/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Rancho Bernardo is $3,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rancho Bernardo
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rancho Bernardo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Rancho Bernardo have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Rancho Bernardo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rancho Bernardo is $2,757, whereas a house costs $4,345. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Bernardo run $2,381 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,923.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,625 |  8% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,375 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,137 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,822 | 5% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 15% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carmel Valley | $4,300 | |
Central Escondido | $2,330 | |
Encinitas | $5,150 | |
Mira Mesa | $2,997 | |
Rancho Penasquitos | $3,450 | |
University City | $3,245 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,757 | 4% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,600 | 10% | 4% | |
Houses | $4,345 | 9% | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,700 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,137
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,822
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
17%
Encinitas
Average rent
$5,150
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,330
Carmel Valley
Average rent
$4,300
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$2,997
Rancho Penasquitos
Average rent
$3,450
University City
Average rent
$3,245
Apartments
Average rent
$2,757
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,345
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rancho Bernardo, 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 Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Rancho Bernardo and Encinitas by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rancho Bernardo
68%higher than the national median
171%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA is 38% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.
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5d+ ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
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.Condo for rent
1d ago
Rancho Bernardo house for rent in San Diego
12127 Santiago Rd W, San Diego, CA 92128
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
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.House for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Price dropped $200Fees 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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
11353 Avenida De Los Lobos #E, San Diego, CA 92127
3 beds
2 baths
$3,345
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Bernardo house for rent in San Diego
17964 Pueblo Vista Ln, San Diego, CA 92127
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
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.House for rent
2h ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
12067 Alta Carmel Ct #64, San Diego, CA 92128
1 bed
1 bath
$4,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Mar 31
5d+ ago
Rancho Bernardo house for rent in San Diego
12119 12119 Callado Road-1 #1, San Diego, CA 92128
2 beds
2 baths
$4,050
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.House for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Price dropped $300Fees 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.Condo for rent
14h ago
Verified
15640 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$3,513
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
11820 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,379–$3,627
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
2h ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
12067 Alta Carmel Ct #64, San Diego, CA 92128
1 bed
1 bath
$4,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Mar 31
14h ago
Rancho Bernardo house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$4,295
Price dropped $305Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 28
21h ago
Verified
11820 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,379–$3,627
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
14h ago
Verified
15640 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$3,513
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Bernardo house for rent in San Diego
12715 Abra Dr #NA, San Diego, CA 92128
5 beds
3 baths
$5,740
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
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.Condo for rent
14h ago
Verified
15640 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$3,513
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
12067 Alta Carmel Ct #64, San Diego, CA 92128
1 bed
1 bath
$4,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Mar 31
14h ago
Rancho Bernardo house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$4,295
Price dropped $305Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 28
2d ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Price dropped $300Fees 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.Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Rancho Bernardo rental market.
How much is rent in Rancho Bernardo?
The average rent in Rancho Bernardo is $3,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rancho Bernardo?
Average rent prices in Rancho Bernardo have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Rancho Bernardo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rancho Bernardo is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rancho Bernardo?
To comfortably afford rent in Rancho Bernardo, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/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).