Average Rent in San Diego, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
San Diego, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,795. This is +42% higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,795

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,431

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,795. This is +42% higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

56%

26%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

53%

47%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
San Diego, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Diego, CA is $2,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA costs about $2,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,900. Houses for rent in San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,900.


1 bedroom	$2,280	No Change	2%
2 bedroom	$3,000	No Change	3%
3 bedroom	$4,100	3%	8%
4 bedroom	$5,296	2%	9%
Studio	$1,899	3%	3%

		Comparables
Carmel Valley	$4,003
College East	$2,840
East Village	$2,868
Hillcrest	$2,595
Mira Mesa	$2,600
North Park	$2,395
Pacific Beach	$2,995
Park West	$2,875
Serra Mesa	$3,567
University City	$3,149


Apartments	$2,500	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,900	1%	No Change
Houses	$3,900	2%	No Change
Rooms	$1,200	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,280

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,296

Last 30 days

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.

Compare rent prices in San Diego, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonita, CA.

San Diego

Median rent price$2,795

42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397

21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Diego, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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$2,397

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$2,495

Last year

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$2,395

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$2,422

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$2,795

Last year

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$2,800

Last year

Spring Valley

$2,499

Last year

Cost of living in
San Diego, CA

The overall cost of living in San Diego, CA is 45% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.