Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
San Ysidro, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Ysidro

$2,223/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Ysidro is $2,223 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $323 more per month.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Ysidro

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Ysidro rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in San Ysidro, San Diego, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in San Ysidro, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in San Ysidro have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 San Ysidro, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in San Ysidro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Ysidro is $2,250, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in San Ysidro run $1,991 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

9%

30%

1 bedroom

$1,950

6%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,450

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,350

4%

35%

4 bedroom

$4,325

4%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,325

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in San Ysidro, 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 San Ysidro, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in San Ysidro and Central Chula Vista by all bedroom counts and property types.

San Ysidro

Median rent price$2,223
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,262
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Ysidro, San Diego, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in Central Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA.

Discover rentals in San Ysidro, San Diego, CA

Mar at Chavez - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

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Mar at Chavez

144 W Calle Primera, San Diego, CA 92173

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,008–$7,544

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.

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Park Haven - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Park Haven

Camino de la Plaza / Willow Rd, San Diego, CA 92173

2 beds

1 bath

$2,128

Sycamore Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Sycamore Rd

302 Sycamore Rd, San Diego, CA 92173

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

631 Blackshaw Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

San Ysidro apartment for rent in San Diego

631 Blackshaw Ln, San Diego, CA 92173

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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Frequently asked questions for San Ysidro, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the San Ysidro rental market.

How much is rent in San Ysidro?

The average rent in San Ysidro is $2,223 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Ysidro?

Average rent prices in San Ysidro have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does San Ysidro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Ysidro is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $323 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in San Ysidro?

To comfortably afford rent in San Ysidro, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/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).

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