Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 24, 2026
Average rent in
San Diego, CA
Last updated on March 24, 2026
Last updated on March 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,750. This is +44%, or $840, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,750
4%Total rentals
2,718
for rent on Zumper.com
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,750. This is +44%, or $840, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent price trends in
San Diego, CA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
San Diego, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Diego, CA is $2,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA costs about $2,175 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,750. Houses for rent in San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 |  2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,009 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Studio | $1,875 | No Change | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
College East | $5,000 | |
College West | $4,797 | |
East Village | $2,672 | |
Hillcrest | $2,495 | |
North Park | $2,350 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,995 | |
Park West | $2,785 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,469 | |
University City | $3,095 | |
University Heights | $2,397 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,125 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,009
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
North Park
Average rent
$2,350
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,995
College East
Average rent
$5,000
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,495
College West
Average rent
$4,797
Park West
Average rent
$2,785
East Village
Average rent
$2,672
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,469
University City
Average rent
$3,095
University Heights
Average rent
$2,397
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
6%
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
44%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Diego, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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$6,775
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$2,069
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$5,200
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$2,700
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$2,395
1%Last year
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$2,572
10%Last year
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$2,425
1%Last year
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$2,650
Last year
Santee
$2,997
Last year
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$2,250
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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 14% higher |
Groceries | 11% higher |
Health | 2% higher |
Housing | 112% higher |
Transportation | 41% higher |
Utilities | 39% higher |
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2d ago
720 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
0 baths
$615
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gaslamp house for rent in San Diego
536 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Studio
0 baths
$647
House for rent
Available Mar 2
5d+ ago
College West apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
3.5 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Valencia Park house for rent in San Diego
5171 Olvera Ave #NA, San Diego, CA 92114
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Paradise Hills condo for rent in San Diego
5521 Blueridge St #1, San Diego, CA 92139
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Otay Mesa West house for rent in San Diego
1322 Carnell Ct, San Diego, CA 92154
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
$1,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
College East house for rent in San Diego
6142 Mesita Dr #1, San Diego, CA 92115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Feb 7
2d ago
Grantville townhouse for rent in San Diego
10742 Caminito Cascara, San Diego, CA 92108
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
$1,250
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
2082 Via Casa Alta, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
7 baths
$59,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla Shores house for rent in San Diego
5 beds
7 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
7201 Country Club Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
3 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Beach Barber condo for rent in San Diego
6767 Neptune Pl Unit 301 #301, San Diego, CA 92037
3 beds
3 baths
$35,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Beach Barber house for rent in San Diego
7344 Olivetas Ave, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
4 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla Shores house for rent in San Diego
1835 Spindrift Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
4.5 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Muirlands house for rent in San Diego
6125 Terryhill Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
6.5 baths
$29,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Village house for rent in San Diego
1241 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037
3 beds
5 baths
$29,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,089–$4,229
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,688–$3,235
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,366–$2,935
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,043–$4,034
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,773–$3,519
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
10380 Spring Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92131
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,887–$4,739
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,366–$2,935
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,043–$4,034
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,773–$3,519
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,967–$4,167
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10776 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,667–$3,479
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11540 Windcrest Ln, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$2,988
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,688–$3,235
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,630–$4,034
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1 bed
1 bath
$2,366–$2,535
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,519
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1202 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695–$3,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
202 W San Ysidro Blvd Apt 8, San Diego, CA 92173
2 beds
1 bath
$2,498–$5,696
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Park West condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
3 baths
$7,500
$6,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
San Diego Metro Report
The Zumper San Diego Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to provide insights into rental trends, highlighting the most and least expensive cities and those with the fastest growing rents. The California one-bedroom median rent was $2,038 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Encinitas ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,830.
- Carlsbad was the second priciest city with rent at $2,500.
- San Diego, Oceanside & Vista tied for third, with one-bedrooms all renting for $2,200.
The Least Expensive
- El Cajon was the most affordable city, with one-bedroom rent priced at $1,740.
- National City ranked as second with rent at $1,790.
- Imperial Beach placed third with rent at $1,910.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- San Marcos had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 8.4%.
- San Diego saw rent drop 6.4%, making it second.
- National City placed third with rent decreasing 5.3%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- San Marcos had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 3.6%.
- Escondido was second with rent dropping 3.4%.
- National City ranked as third with rent decreasing 1.1%.
About
The Zumper San Diego Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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