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Last updated on July 27, 2026
Average rent in
Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Tierrasanta
$3,647/mo
35%vs previous year
The average rent in Tierrasanta is $3,647 per month as of July 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,717 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tierrasanta
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tierrasanta rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Tierrasanta have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 35% 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
Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Tierrasanta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tierrasanta is $2,590, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Tierrasanta run $2,497 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,007.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,645 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,197 |  9% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,712 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,995 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,388 | 16% | 37% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clairemont Mesa East | $2,490 | |
College East | $3,750 | |
El Cajon | $2,095 | |
La Mesa | $2,295 | |
Lake Murray | $2,495 | |
Mira Mesa | $2,878 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,590 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,795 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,400 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,645
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,712
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,388
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
37%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,095
La Mesa
Average rent
$2,295
Clairemont Mesa East
Average rent
$2,490
College East
Average rent
$3,750
Lake Murray
Average rent
$2,495
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$2,878
Apartments
Average rent
$2,590
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,400
The table above reflects average rent prices in Tierrasanta, 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 Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Tierrasanta and El Cajon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Tierrasanta
89%higher than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA is 74% higher than the median rent in El Cajon, El, CA.
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5d+ ago
Tierrasanta townhouse for rent in San Diego
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
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Tierrasanta house for rent in San Diego
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Tierrasanta house for rent in San Diego
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2 beds
2.5 baths
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Tierrasanta condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$4,250
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,700
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5d+ ago
4906 La Cuenta Dr, San Diego, CA 92124
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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10h ago
Tierrasanta house for rent in San Diego
5 beds
2.5 baths
$5,780
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5d+ ago
4906 La Cuenta Dr, San Diego, CA 92124
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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5d+ ago
Tierrasanta condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Tierrasanta townhouse for rent in San Diego
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
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5d+ ago
Tierrasanta house for rent in San Diego
10670 Esmeraldas Dr, San Diego, CA 92124
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,995
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5d+ ago
Tierrasanta house for rent in San Diego
10765 Esmeraldas Dr #NA, San Diego, CA 92124
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,350
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
4906 La Cuenta Dr, San Diego, CA 92124
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Tierrasanta townhouse for rent in San Diego
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Tierrasanta townhouse for rent in San Diego
4 beds
3 baths
$4,600
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Tierrasanta rental market.
How much is rent in Tierrasanta?
The average rent in Tierrasanta is $3,647 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tierrasanta?
Average rent prices in Tierrasanta have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.
How does Tierrasanta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tierrasanta is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,717 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tierrasanta?
To comfortably afford rent in Tierrasanta, you'd need to earn approximately $146,000/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).