Average Rent in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA

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Current Versus Historical Golden Hill, San Diego, CA Rents

Golden Hill rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $2,875 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,375, or roughly $44 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $190 (11.13%) year-over-year from $1,710 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $588 (-24.36%) year-over-year from $2,413 to $1,825. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $172 (-5.65%) year-over-year from $3,047 to $2,875. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,150 (-20.91%) year-over-year from $5,500 to $4,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,595 to $3,595. 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 11.76% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $53.02 $1,900 $1,710 (11.13%) $1,715 (10.81%)
1 BR $43.80 $1,825 $2,413 (-24.36%) $2,130 (-14.32%)
2 BR $41.87 $2,875 $3,047 (-5.65%) $2,722 (5.63%)

Historical Rents in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near Golden Hill

There are a total of 19 cities nearby Golden Hill. The average rent in Golden Hill is currently $4,200 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hemet, CA, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Golden Hill, San Diego, CA is Laguna Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $9,998 per month.

Let's compare Golden Hill, San Diego, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA is 0.89% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 43.84% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA are about 25.22% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Golden Hill, San Diego, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Murrieta, CA N/A $2,795 $3,255 $3,000
Temecula, CA N/A $1,008 $2,375 $3,400
Chula Vista, CA N/A $2,595 $3,450 $3,610
San Diego, CA $2,170 $2,593 $3,650 $3,950
Oceanside, CA N/A $2,550 $3,850 $4,198
Laguna Niguel, CA N/A $2,750 $3,750 $4,995
San Clemente, CA $2,900 $2,750 $3,725 $5,200
Carlsbad, CA N/A $3,280 $4,500 $5,775
Dana Point, CA $2,150 $3,300 $4,800 $6,000
Coronado, CA $7,500 $6,500 $6,500 $8,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Golden Hill

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Golden Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, SAMLARC, and Woodbridge. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Golden Hill, San Diego, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Golden Hill, San Diego, CA is currently around $4,400 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Golden Hill's average rent, which is only $2,375. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Golden Hill, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,577 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, The Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Golden Hill. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,451 $2,811 $3,725 $3,577
SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA N/A $2,550 $2,929 $3,900
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A N/A $3,400 $4,300
Northwood, Irvine, CA N/A $2,400 $3,300 $4,500
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A $2,225 $4,070 $5,500
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA $2,100 $3,995 $6,900 $8,500

Top Counties Near Golden Hill

There are a total of 2 counties located by Golden Hill, San Diego, CA. Some of these counties include San Diego, CA and Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,550. That's roughly around $41 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Diego, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,850, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Golden Hill, San Diego, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA is 21.71% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA is 40.82% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA is 26.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
San Diego, CA $2,075 $2,590 $3,700 $4,250
Orange, CA $2,550 $2,550 $3,569 $4,850

Top Zipcodes Near Golden Hill

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near Golden Hill, San Diego, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,349.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,075. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Golden Hill, San Diego, CA is $2,750 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,750 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Golden Hill, 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 $2,875 $3,000 $4,798 $3,850
92115, San Diego, CA $2,150 $1,900 $3,000 $3,500
92109, San Diego, CA N/A $3,000 $4,130 $4,165
91913, Chula Vista, CA N/A $2,800 $3,495 $3,710
92037, San Diego, CA $4,300 $4,373 $6,750 $10,000
92672, San Clemente, CA $2,900 $2,750 $3,750 $4,498
92592, Riverside County, CA N/A $2,500 $2,500 $3,600
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA N/A $2,750 $3,750 $4,995
92692, Mission Viejo, CA $2,200 $2,541 $3,750 $4,798
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA N/A $2,600 $3,500 $4,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Golden Hill Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Golden Hill, San Diego, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,375. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Golden Hill, 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 Golden Hill, San Diego, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $53.02. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Golden Hill.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $43.80. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Golden Hill.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,875 and an average price per square feet of $41.87. There are a total of 2 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Golden Hill.
How have rent prices in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Golden Hill, San Diego, CA is around $1,900/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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