Average Rent in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA

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Current Versus Historical Central San Diego, San Diego, CA Rents

Central San Diego rentals average $2,160 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,282, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $159 (-8.14%) year-over-year from $1,954 to $1,795. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $113 (-4.42%) year-over-year from $2,563 to $2,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $531 (15.85%) year-over-year from $3,350 to $3,881. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $737 (19.33%) year-over-year from $3,811 to $4,548. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $971 (-19.56%) year-over-year from $4,966 to $3,995. 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 0.34% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.48% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.06 $1,795 $1,954 (-8.14%) $3,598 (-50.11%)
1 BR $3.63 $2,450 $2,563 (-4.42%) $2,055 (19.21%)
2 BR $3.71 $3,881 $3,350 (15.85%) $2,920 (32.93%)
3 BR $3.55 $4,548 $3,811 (19.33%) $3,507 (29.68%)

Historical Rents in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near Central San Diego

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Central San Diego. The average rent in Central San Diego is currently $3,085 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that El Cajon, CA, with an average rent of $2,095, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central San Diego, San Diego, CA is Coronado, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $7,000 per month.

Let's compare Central San Diego, San Diego, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA is 24.65% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.33% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA are about 29.68% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.59% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Central San Diego, San Diego, CA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
El Cajon, CA $1,425 $1,779 $2,195 $2,095
La Mesa, CA $1,760 $1,950 $2,495 $2,120
Chula Vista, CA $1,495 $1,995 $2,595 $2,463
San Diego, CA $1,950 $2,150 $3,000 $2,850
Imperial Beach, CA $1,800 $2,095 $2,750 $2,873
Mission Viejo, CA N/A $2,503 $3,174 $3,298
Laguna Niguel, CA N/A $2,613 $3,400 $4,500
Dana Point, CA N/A $3,250 $4,850 $5,995
San Clemente, CA $2,500 $2,600 $4,250 $6,000
Coronado, CA $6,250 $6,000 $7,248 $7,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Central San Diego

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Central San Diego. Some of these neighborhoods include North Park, Imperial Beach, and East Village. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Central San Diego, San Diego, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Central San Diego, San Diego, CA is currently around $3,007 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central San Diego, North Park has the most affordable average rent at $2,473 per month. Whereas, at $5,450 average rent per month, College East is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Central San Diego. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Park, San Diego, CA $1,885 $2,150 $2,795 $2,473
Imperial Beach, CA $1,800 $2,095 $2,750 $2,873
East Village, San Diego, CA $2,182 $2,812 $4,135 $3,141
College East, San Diego, CA N/A $1,950 $2,595 $5,450

Top Counties Near Central San Diego

There are a total of 4 counties located by Central San Diego, San Diego, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,695. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Diego, CA. It's average rent per month is $2,695. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,695, San Diego, CA is the most expensive county by Central San Diego, San Diego, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA is 15.28% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA is 21.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA is 37.36% more expensive 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 $1,830 $2,025 $2,750 $2,695

Top Zipcodes Near Central San Diego

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Central San Diego, San Diego, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,097. A total of 7 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92020, El Cajon, CA at $2,095 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,000 per month is 92118, Coronado, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,755. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Central San Diego, San Diego, CA is $2,303 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,997 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Central San Diego, 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 $2,182 $2,761 $4,548 $3,600
92104, San Diego, CA $1,938 $2,098 $2,795 $2,485
92118, Coronado, CA $6,250 $6,000 $7,248 $7,000
92116, San Diego, CA $1,715 $2,095 $2,695 $2,195
92115, San Diego, CA $1,795 $1,900 $2,595 $2,995
91932, Imperial Beach, CA $1,800 $2,095 $2,750 $2,873
92020, El Cajon, CA $1,595 $1,808 $2,213 $2,095
92021, San Diego County, CA $1,393 $1,710 $2,195 $2,195
92672, San Clemente, CA $2,500 $2,600 $4,250 $5,995
92629, Dana Point, CA N/A $3,250 $4,750 $5,995

Frequently Asked Questions - Central San Diego Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Central San Diego, San Diego, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,282. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Central San Diego, 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 Central San Diego, San Diego, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,160 and an average price per square feet of $4.06. There are a total of 22 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Central San Diego.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,566 and an average price per square feet of $3.63. There are a total of 69 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central San Diego.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,390 and an average price per square feet of $3.71. There are a total of 80 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central San Diego.
How have rent prices in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Central San Diego, San Diego, CA is around $2,625/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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