Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 5, 2026

Average rent in
San Diego, CA

Last updated on February 5, 2026

Last updated on February 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,795. This is +47%, or $895, higher than the national average.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,795

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,837

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Diego, CA is $2,795. This is +47%, or $895, higher than the national average.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
55%
25%
9%
8%
$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. 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 increased 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 $2,465. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA costs about $2,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,785. Houses for rent in San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,195

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$4,199

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,895

No Change

5%

Studio

$1,895

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,199

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

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
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Diego, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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$2,695

decreased by9%

Last year

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$3,103

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$5,800

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$2,095

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Last year

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$5,424

increased by10%

Last year

Imperial Beach

$2,895

increased by5%

Last year

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$2,300

decreased by1%

Last year

Lemon Grove

$2,572

increased by2%

Last year

National City

$2,475

increased by5%

Last year

Poway

$2,700

increased by8%

Last year

Santee

$3,000

decreased by5%

Last year

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$2,297

increased by6%

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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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared 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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