Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Average rent in
San Diego, CA
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,800
4%Total rentals
2,979
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, 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 remained the same 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 $2,495. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA costs about $2,228 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,795. Houses for rent in San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,245 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,950 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 2% |  7% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 1% | 2% | |
Studio | $1,895 | 1% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
College East | $5,700 | |
College West | $5,500 | |
East Village | $2,796 | |
Hillcrest | $2,395 | |
Mira Mesa | $2,772 | |
North Park | $2,395 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,937 | |
Park West | $2,897 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,220 | |
University City | $3,177 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,895 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,280 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
North Park
Average rent
$2,395
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,937
College East
Average rent
$5,700
East Village
Average rent
$2,796
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,395
College West
Average rent
$5,500
Park West
Average rent
$2,897
University City
Average rent
$3,177
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,220
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$2,772
Apartments
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
2%
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
47%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Diego, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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$2,300
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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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1 bed
0 baths
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3 baths
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1 bath
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1 bath
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Mission Valley East condo for rent in San Diego
550 Camino De La Reina #209, San Diego, CA 92108
2 beds
2 baths
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La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
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5 beds
6 baths
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La Jolla Shores house for rent in San Diego
5 beds
7 baths
$40,000
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Muirlands house for rent in San Diego
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5 beds
6 baths
$32,000
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3 beds
2 baths
$30,000
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Beach Barber house for rent in San Diego
7344 Olivetas Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
4 baths
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5d+ ago
La Jolla house for rent in San Diego
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4 beds
3 baths
$30,000
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La Jolla Shores house for rent in San Diego
1835 Spindrift Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
4 baths
$30,000
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5d+ ago
Village house for rent in San Diego
1241 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037
3 beds
4 baths
$29,000
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2d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,386–$4,092
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4305 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,409–$5,759
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Court, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,042–$3,305
Price drop
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4d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Court, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,311–$2,849
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,228–$2,837
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,727–$3,447
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5h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Lane, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,387–$3,357
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2d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,386–$4,092
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Court, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,042–$3,305
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Court, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,311–$2,849
Price drop
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1h ago
Verified
311 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495–$3,250
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8h ago
Verified
202 West San Ysidro Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92173
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,055–$4,233
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11724 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,957–$4,419
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10776 Scripps Ranch Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92131
1 bed
1 bath
$2,789–$3,127
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,386–$4,092
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Court, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,079–$3,305
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Court, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,311–$2,849
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,228–$2,837
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
11795 Stoney Peak Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,727–$3,447
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
11505 Windcrest Lane, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,387–$3,357
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8h ago
Verified
202 West San Ysidro Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92173
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,055–$4,233
Price drop
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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 $2,046 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Encinitas ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,610.
- Carlsbad was the second priciest city with rent at $2,470.
- San Marcos placed third, with one-bedroom units renting for $2,450.
The Least Expensive
- National City was the most affordable city, with one-bedroom rent priced at $1,760.
- El Cajon ranked as second with rent at $1,790.
- Escondido placed third with rent at $1,860.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- National City had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 9.3%.
- Imperial Beach saw rent drop 6.2%, making it second.
- Escondido placed third with rent decreasing 5.1%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- San Marcos had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 6.1%.
- Encinitas was second with rent dropping 3.3%.
- Escondido ranked as third with rent declining 1.6%.
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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