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Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Upper Hermosa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Upper Hermosa
$4,995/mo
67%vs previous year
The average rent in Upper Hermosa is $4,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 163% above the national average rent, or $3,095 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Upper Hermosa
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Upper Hermosa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Upper Hermosa, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Upper Hermosa have increased by 77% over the last month and have increased by 67% 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
Upper Hermosa, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Upper Hermosa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Upper Hermosa is $3,200, whereas a house costs $9,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Upper Hermosa run $2,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,247.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,495 |  5% | 31% | |
1 bedroom | $3,200 | 11% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $5,995 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $13,250 | No Change | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $28,000 | - | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairbanks Ranch | $7,000 | |
La Jolla Farms | $3,988 | |
Lower Hermosa | $4,697 | |
Muirlands West | $6,800 | |
Rancho Santa Fe | $6,100 | |
Torrey Highlands | $4,612 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,200 | 63% | No Change | |
Condos | $6,900 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $9,250 | 35% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,995
3 bedroom
Average rent
$13,250
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$28,000
Last year
10%
Fairbanks Ranch
Average rent
$7,000
Rancho Santa Fe
Average rent
$6,100
La Jolla Farms
Average rent
$3,988
Lower Hermosa
Average rent
$4,697
Muirlands West
Average rent
$6,800
Torrey Highlands
Average rent
$4,612
Apartments
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
63%
Condos
Average rent
$6,900
Houses
Average rent
$9,250
Last 30 days
35%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Upper Hermosa, 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 Upper Hermosa, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Upper Hermosa and Fairbanks Ranch by all bedroom counts and property types.
Upper Hermosa
163%higher than the national median
268%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Upper Hermosa, San Diego, CA is 29% lower than the median rent in Fairbanks Ranch, Fairbanks Ranch, CA.
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Frequently asked questions for Upper Hermosa, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Upper Hermosa rental market.
How much is rent in Upper Hermosa?
The average rent in Upper Hermosa is $4,995 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Upper Hermosa?
Average rent prices in Upper Hermosa have increased by 77% over the last month and have increased by 67% since last year.
How does Upper Hermosa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Upper Hermosa is 163% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,095 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Upper Hermosa?
To comfortably afford rent in Upper Hermosa, you'd need to earn approximately $200,000/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).