Average Rent in San Diego, CA

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Current Versus Historical San Diego, CA Rents

San Diego rentals average $2,900 for a studio rental to $9,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,650, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $2,041 (114.66%) year-over-year from $1,780 to $3,821. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,120 (52.56%) year-over-year from $2,132 to $3,252. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $855 (29.79%) year-over-year from $2,870 to $3,725. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $974 (25.10%) year-over-year from $3,880 to $4,854. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,462 (27.25%) year-over-year from $5,363 to $6,825. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 3.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.30% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$7.19	$3,821	$1,780 (114.66%)	$3,042 (25.60%)
1 BR	$4.80	$3,252	$2,132 (52.56%)	$1,807 (80.00%)
2 BR	$4.06	$3,725	$2,870 (29.79%)	$2,565 (45.22%)
3 BR	$3.74	$4,854	$3,880 (25.10%)	$3,495 (38.88%)
4+ BR	$3.60	$6,825	$5,363 (27.25%)	$4,648 (46.83%)

Historical Rents in San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near San Diego

There are a total of 9 cities nearby San Diego. The average rent in San Diego is currently $4,920 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near San Diego, CA is Coronado, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $8,000 per month.

Let's compare San Diego, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 20.62% more expensive. Two bedrooms in San Diego, CA are about 10.22% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near San Diego, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	N/A	$2,338	$3,050	$3,000
Chula Vista, CA	$1,600	$1,575	$2,998	$3,963
Oceanside, CA	N/A	$2,575	$4,200	$4,200
San Clemente, CA	$2,450	$2,580	$4,100	$4,800
Lake Forest, CA	N/A	$2,524	$3,038	$4,920
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,775	$3,995	$5,200
Carlsbad, CA	N/A	$3,550	$3,950	$5,500
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,300	$4,825	$6,500
Coronado, CA	$6,250	$6,500	$7,500	$8,000

Top Neighborhoods Near San Diego

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near San Diego. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near San Diego, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near San Diego, CA is currently around $5,100 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than San Diego's average rent, which is only $4,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Diego, East Village has the most affordable average rent at $4,100 per month. Whereas, at $6,100 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near San Diego. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Village, San Diego, CA	$2,550	$3,713	$5,575	$4,100
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	N/A	N/A	$6,100

Top Counties Near San Diego

There are a total of 2 counties located by San Diego, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $5,200. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Diego, CA. It's average rent per month is $5,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,200, San Diego, CA is the most expensive county by San Diego, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in San Diego, CA is 6.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Diego, CA is 7.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Diego, CA is 1.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Diego, CA	$2,726	$3,500	$4,500	$5,200

Top Zipcodes Near San Diego

There is one zipcode in or near San Diego, CA. The average rent for this zipcode is $4,450.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near San Diego, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92101, San Diego, CA	$2,999	$3,725	$5,795	$4,450

Frequently Asked Questions - San Diego Average Rents

What is the average rent price in San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for San Diego, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,650. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do San Diego, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in San Diego, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $7.19. There are a total of 15 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in San Diego.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,250 and an average price per square feet of $4.80. There are a total of 141 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Diego.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,450 and an average price per square feet of $4.06. There are a total of 233 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Diego.

How have rent prices in San Diego, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in San Diego, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.53%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in San Diego, CA?

A reasonable rent price in San Diego, CA is around $3,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.