Average Rent in San Diego, CA

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Current Versus Historical San Diego, CA Rents

San Diego rentals average $1,975 for a studio rental to $5,795 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,795, or roughly $41 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2023, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,389 (-41.22%) year-over-year from $3,369 to $1,980. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $338 (17.29%) year-over-year from $1,957 to $2,295. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $312 (11.61%) year-over-year from $2,683 to $2,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $123 (3.36%) year-over-year from $3,672 to $3,795. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $295 (6.28%) year-over-year from $4,700 to $4,995. 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 8.59% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.36% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2023 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $58 $1,980 $3,369 (-41.22%) $1,568 (26.32%)
1 BR $44 $2,295 $1,957 (17.29%) $1,549 (48.13%)
2 BR $39 $2,995 $2,683 (11.61%) $2,062 (45.27%)
3 BR $35 $3,795 $3,672 (3.36%) $2,980 (27.35%)
4+ BR $34 $4,995 $4,700 (6.28%) $3,628 (37.70%)

Historical Rents in San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near San Diego

There are a total of 15 cities nearby San Diego. The average rent in San Diego is currently $3,126 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that National City, CA, with an average rent of $1,750, 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 $7,000 per month.

Let's compare San Diego, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in San Diego, CA is 10.13% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.86% more expensive. Two bedrooms in San Diego, CA are about 10.79% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.13% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near San Diego, CA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
National City, CA $2,150 $1,695 $2,095 $1,750
El Cajon, CA $1,425 $1,695 $2,100 $1,995
La Mesa, CA $1,775 $2,000 $2,695 $2,345
Escondido, CA $1,878 $2,138 $2,595 $2,595
Imperial Beach, CA $1,975 $1,898 $2,600 $2,600
Chula Vista, CA $860 $1,888 $2,690 $2,763
Oceanside, CA $2,075 $1,973 $2,600 $2,800
San Marcos, CA N/A $2,100 $2,695 $3,195
Carlsbad, CA $2,263 $2,450 $3,200 $3,400
Coronado, CA $3,225 $5,000 $6,750 $7,000

Top Neighborhoods Near San Diego

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

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near San Diego, CA is currently around $2,610 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 San Diego, North Park has the most affordable average rent at $2,495 per month. Whereas, at $2,894 average rent per month, East Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near San Diego. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Park, San Diego, CA $1,995 $2,095 $2,950 $2,495
Imperial Beach, CA $1,975 $1,898 $2,600 $2,600
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA $2,025 $2,495 $3,495 $2,620
East Village, San Diego, CA $2,189 $2,800 $3,566 $2,894

Top Counties Near San Diego

There are a total of 4 counties located by San Diego, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,795. That's roughly around $38 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 $2,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,795, San Diego, CA is the most expensive county by San Diego, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in San Diego, CA is 2.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Diego, CA is 4.36% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Diego, CA is 6.65% 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 $1,935 $2,195 $2,820 $2,795

Top Zipcodes Near San Diego

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near San Diego, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,648. A total of 11 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 91950, National City, CA at $1,750 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 $1,790. That's at least $51 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near San Diego, CA is $2,060 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,016 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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 $1,995 $2,683 $3,695 $2,895
92109, San Diego, CA $2,095 $2,495 $3,698 $2,695
92103, San Diego, CA $1,975 $2,395 $3,250 $2,773
92104, San Diego, CA $2,198 $2,025 $2,973 $2,495
92115, San Diego, CA N/A $1,795 $2,448 $2,500
92118, Coronado, CA $3,225 $5,000 $6,750 $7,000
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA N/A $2,400 $3,400 $4,488
92618, Irvine, CA N/A N/A $3,398 $5,200
92672, San Clemente, CA N/A $2,525 $3,600 $4,300
92116, San Diego, CA $1,745 $1,995 $2,645 $2,295

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 $2,795. 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 $1,975 and an average price per square feet of $57.67. There are a total of 131 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 $2,295 and an average price per square feet of $43.66. There are a total of 456 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 $3,021 and an average price per square feet of $39.09. There are a total of 493 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 -0.41%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in San Diego, CA?
A reasonable rent price in San Diego, CA is around $2,236/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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