Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rancho Penasquitos
$3,290/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Rancho Penasquitos is $3,290 per month as of May 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,340 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rancho Penasquitos
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $3,250, whereas a house costs $4,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Penasquitos run $3,140 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,989 | 11% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,305 |  3% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,924 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,130 | 1% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $6,750 | 12% | 43% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carmel Valley | $4,300 | |
Central Escondido | $2,195 | |
Encinitas | $5,850 | |
Mira Mesa | $3,100 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,467 | |
Torrey Highlands | $4,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,892 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,597 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,695 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,989
Last 30 days
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,305
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,924
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,130
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,750
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
43%
Encinitas
Average rent
$5,850
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,195
Carmel Valley
Average rent
$4,300
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$3,100
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,467
Torrey Highlands
Average rent
$4,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,892
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$4,597
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,695
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
69%higher than the national median
200%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA is 44% lower than the median rent in Encinitas, Encinitas, CA.
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5d+ ago
Rancho Penasquitos house for rent in San Diego
9489 Fairgrove Ln, San Diego, CA 92129
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
House for rent
2d ago
Rancho Penasquitos house for rent in San Diego
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Penasquitos house for rent in San Diego
12445 Salmon River Rd #NA, San Diego, CA 92129
5 beds
3 baths
$4,595
House for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Rancho Penasquitos house for rent in San Diego
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Feb 26
5d+ ago
Rancho Penasquitos house for rent in San Diego
13103 Ireland Ln, San Diego, CA 92129
3 beds
2 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available Apr 5
5d+ ago
Rancho Penasquitos house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Penasquitos townhouse for rent in San Diego
12482 Miranda Way, San Diego, CA 92129
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
10024 Paseo Montril #318A, San Diego, CA 92129
2 beds
1 bath
$4,010
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
10024 Paseo Montril #318A, San Diego, CA 92129
2 beds
1 bath
$4,010
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,510
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,860
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Penasquitos condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,980
Condo for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,510
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10024 Paseo Montril, San Diego, CA 92129
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,420–$3,305
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
10024 Paseo Montril #318A, San Diego, CA 92129
2 beds
1 bath
$4,010
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,860
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10024 Paseo Montril, San Diego, CA 92129
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,420–$3,305
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,860
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Rancho Penasquitos condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Penasquitos condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
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 $3,290 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rancho Penasquitos?
Average rent prices in Rancho Penasquitos have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Rancho Penasquitos rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rancho Penasquitos is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,340 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 $132,000/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).