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Last updated on June 12, 2026
Average rent in
Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 12, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Tierrasanta
$3,090/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Tierrasanta is $3,090 per month as of June 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,140 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tierrasanta
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tierrasanta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Tierrasanta have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,609, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Tierrasanta run $2,609 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,932.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 | 5% |  11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,018 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $4,027 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,047 | 3% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clairemont Mesa East | $2,575 | |
College East | $4,550 | |
El Cajon | $2,095 | |
La Mesa | $2,360 | |
Lake Murray | $2,604 | |
Mira Mesa | $2,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,609 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,795 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,018
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,027
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,047
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
23%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,095
La Mesa
Average rent
$2,360
Clairemont Mesa East
Average rent
$2,575
College East
Average rent
$4,550
Lake Murray
Average rent
$2,604
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,609
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
5%
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
58%higher than the national median
7%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA is 47% higher than the median rent in El Cajon, El, CA.
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3d ago
Tierrasanta townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,700
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3 beds
2 baths
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4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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3 baths
$5,495
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2 beds
2.5 baths
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5034 Avenida Playa Cancun, San Diego, CA 92124
3 beds
3 baths
$5,495
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5d+ ago
Tierrasanta townhouse for rent in San Diego
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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3d ago
Tierrasanta condo for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Condo for rent
3d ago
Tierrasanta townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,700
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
9020 Hightail Dr, San Diego, CA 92071
4 beds
3 baths
$6,600
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Tierrasanta townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,700
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Tierrasanta house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Tierrasanta townhouse for rent in San Diego
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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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 $3,090 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tierrasanta?
Average rent prices in Tierrasanta have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Tierrasanta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tierrasanta is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,140 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 $124,000/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).