Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Average rent in
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rancho Penasquitos
$3,490/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Rancho Penasquitos is $3,490 per month as of September 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,590 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rancho Penasquitos
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rancho Penasquitos rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Rancho Penasquitos have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Rancho Penasquitos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rancho Penasquitos is $3,996, whereas a house costs $4,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Penasquitos run $3,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,160.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,326 | 11% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,300 | 6% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,872 | 3% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $4,095 | 7% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carmel Valley | $4,495 | |
Central Escondido | $2,280 | |
Encinitas | $5,000 | |
Mira Mesa | $2,950 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,317 | |
Torrey Highlands | $4,125 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,996 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,884 | 6% | 8% | |
Houses | $4,595 | 17% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,950 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,326
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,095
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Encinitas
Average rent
$5,000
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,280
Carmel Valley
Average rent
$4,495
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$2,950
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,317
Torrey Highlands
Average rent
$4,125
Apartments
Average rent
$3,996
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,884
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$4,595
Last 30 days
17%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,950
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rancho Penasquitos, 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 Penasquitos, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Rancho Penasquitos and Encinitas by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rancho Penasquitos
84%higher than the national median
163%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA is 30% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.
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10h ago
Rancho Penasquitos condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Penasquitos condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Condo for rent
4d ago
Rancho Penasquitos townhouse for rent in San Diego
10530 Caminito Rimini, San Diego, CA 92129
3 beds
2 baths
$3,180
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Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Rancho Penasquitos house for rent in San Diego
9489 Fairgrove Ln, San Diego, CA 92129
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
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2h ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$8,445
$7,730
Price drop
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1d ago
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10024 Paseo Montril #1184A, San Diego, CA 92129
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,300–$3,980
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
$3,570
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9808 Paseo Montalban, San Diego, CA 92129
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,995
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,445
$7,730
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1d ago
Verified
10024 Paseo Montril #1184A, San Diego, CA 92129
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,300–$3,980
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
$3,570
Price drop
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12h ago
Rancho Penasquitos house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
$2,750
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
$3,570
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10024 Paseo Montril #1184A, San Diego, CA 92129
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,300–$3,980
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10024 Paseo Montril, San Diego, CA 92129
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$3,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Penasquitos house for rent in San Diego
9165 Meadowrun Pl, San Diego, CA 92129
4 beds
3 baths
$5,200
House for rent
Available Sep 22
1d ago
Verified
10024 Paseo Montril, San Diego, CA 92129
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$3,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,445
$7,730
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
$3,570
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Rancho Penasquitos condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Rancho Penasquitos rental market.
How much is rent in Rancho Penasquitos?
The average rent in Rancho Penasquitos is $3,490 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rancho Penasquitos?
Average rent prices in Rancho Penasquitos have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Rancho Penasquitos rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rancho Penasquitos is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,590 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rancho Penasquitos?
To comfortably afford rent in Rancho Penasquitos, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/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).