Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sorrento Valley

$3,320/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sorrento Valley is $3,320 per month as of October 2026. This is 75% above the national average rent, or $1,420 more per month.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sorrento Valley

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sorrento Valley rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Sorrento Valley have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Sorrento Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sorrento Valley is $2,810, whereas a house costs $4,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Sorrento Valley run $2,757 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,367.

Listings

Studio

$2,360

42%

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

120%

2 bedroom

$3,367

6%

-

3 bedroom

$4,495

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$6,400

14%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,360

Last 30 days

42%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

120%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,367

Last 30 days

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,400

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sorrento Valley and Beach Barber by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sorrento Valley

Median rent price$3,320
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,550
increased by245%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA is 49% lower than the median rent in Beach Barber, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

11125 Taloncrest Way #10 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Sorrento Valley condo for rent in San Diego

3 beds

2 baths

$3,350

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.
10521 Chamisal Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sorrento Valley house for rent in San Diego

Single Family Residence - San Diego, CA

10521 Chamisal Pl, San Diego, CA 92121

3 beds

2 baths

$4,300

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.
6271 Canyon Bluff Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5 beds

3 baths

$6,500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sorrento Valley rental market.

How much is rent in Sorrento Valley?

The average rent in Sorrento Valley is $3,320 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sorrento Valley?

Average rent prices in Sorrento Valley have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Sorrento Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sorrento Valley is 75% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,420 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sorrento Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in Sorrento Valley, 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).

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