Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rancho Bernardo
$3,324/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Rancho Bernardo is $3,324 per month as of September 2026. This is 75% above the national average rent, or $1,424 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rancho Bernardo
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $2,997, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Bernardo run $2,467 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,018.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 2% |  38% | |
1 bedroom | $2,435 | 3% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 4% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,847 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,495 | No Change | 48% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carmel Valley | $4,647 | |
Central Escondido | $2,222 | |
Encinitas | $4,980 | |
Mira Mesa | $2,821 | |
Rancho Penasquitos | $3,322 | |
University City | $3,195 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,997 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,970 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,435
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,847
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
48%
Encinitas
Average rent
$4,980
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,222
Carmel Valley
Average rent
$4,647
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$2,821
Rancho Penasquitos
Average rent
$3,322
University City
Average rent
$3,195
Apartments
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,970
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
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
75%higher than the national median
162%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA is 33% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.
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4d ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
$2,595
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Condo for rent
4d 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
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Bernardo house for rent in San Diego
12468 Horado Rd, San Diego, CA 92128
3 beds
2 baths
$5,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Bernardo house for rent in San Diego
15147 Avenida Rorras, San Diego, CA 92128
2 beds
2 baths
$4,490
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Available Oct 15
17h ago
Rancho Bernardo house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$4,100
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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
House for rent
Available May 1
18h ago
Verified
11820 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,447–$3,457
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,979
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Rancho Bernardo house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$4,100
House for rent
18h ago
Verified
11820 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,447–$3,457
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
$2,595
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
17637 Pomerado Rd #223, San Diego, CA 92128
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Condo for rent
18h ago
Verified
11820 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,447–$3,457
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Rancho Bernardo house for rent in San Diego
11309 Monticook Ct, San Diego, CA 92127
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
$5,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 5
1d ago
Rancho Bernardo condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
$2,795
Price drop
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 $3,324 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rancho Bernardo?
Average rent prices in Rancho Bernardo have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Rancho Bernardo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rancho Bernardo is 75% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,424 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 $133,000/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).