Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 5, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
College East | $5,500 | |
College West | $4,700 | |
East Village | $2,815 | |
Hillcrest | $2,450 | |
Mira Mesa | $2,700 | |
North Park | $2,295 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,895 | |
Park West | $2,750 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,558 | |
University City | $3,177 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,465 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | No Change | No Change |
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%
North Park
Average rent
$2,295
College East
Average rent
$5,500
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,895
College West
Average rent
$4,700
Hillcrest
Average rent
$2,450
Park West
Average rent
$2,750
University City
Average rent
$3,177
East Village
Average rent
$2,815
Mira Mesa
Average rent
$2,700
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,558
Apartments
Average rent
$2,465
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
Median rent prices in San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonita, CA.
San Diego
higher than the national median
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.
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Bonita
$2,695
Last year
Chula Vista
$3,103
Last year
Coronado
$5,800
Last year
El
$2,095
Last year
Encinitas
$5,424
Last year
Imperial Beach
$2,895
Last year
La Mesa
$2,300
Last year
Lemon Grove
$2,572
Last year
National City
$2,475
Last year
Poway
$2,700
Last year
Santee
$3,000
Last year
Spring Valley
$2,297
Last year
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 |
4d ago
720 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
1 bed
0 baths
$650–$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bay Terraces house for rent in San Diego
1511 Seabrook Ln, San Diego, CA 92139
1 bed
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Alta Vista house for rent in San Diego
6342 Plaza Cuernavaca, San Diego, CA 92114
1 bed
1 bath
$980
House for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
Bay Ho house for rent in San Diego
3706 Jemez Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
5 beds
5 baths
$1,000
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Morena apartment for rent in San Diego
1260 Gertrude St, San Diego, CA 92110
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chollas View apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Swan Canyon house for rent in San Diego
1 Highland Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jan 24
5d+ ago
6142 Mesita Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
La Jolla Shores house for rent in San Diego
5 beds
7 baths
$40,000
House for rent
3d 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
Muirlands house for rent in San Diego
6125 Terryhill Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
5 beds
6 baths
$30,000
House 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 house for rent in San Diego
7201 Country Club Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
4 beds
3 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 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Village house for rent in San Diego
1241 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037
3 beds
4 baths
$29,000
House for rent
3d ago
Beach Barber condo for rent in San Diego
6767 Neptune Pl Unit 202 #202, San Diego, CA 92037
3 beds
3 baths
$25,000
Condo for rent
7h ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,998–$3,314
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,178–$3,902
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,505–$3,210
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,429–$4,499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,356–$2,897
Apartment for rent
25m ago
Verified
240 W Calle Primera, San Diego, CA 92173
2 beds
2 baths
$2,513–$4,385
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,998–$3,314
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,356–$2,897
Apartment for rent
25m ago
Verified
202 W San Ysidro Blvd Apt 8, San Diego, CA 92173
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$4,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7084 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,473–$11,137
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
13138 Kellam Ct, San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds
2 baths
$3,141–$3,314
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
12629 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,178–$3,902
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3187 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,505–$3,210
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12435 Heatherton Ct, San Diego, CA 92128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,356–$2,897
Apartment for rent
25m ago
Verified
240 W Calle Primera, San Diego, CA 92173
2 beds
2 baths
$2,513–$4,385
Price drop
Apartment for rent
25m ago
Verified
202 W San Ysidro Blvd Apt 8, San Diego, CA 92173
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$4,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 $2,047 last month.

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The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
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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.
Crystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.