Average Rent in San Diego, CA

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Current Versus Historical San Diego, CA Rents

San Diego rentals average $2,264 for a studio rental to $4,494 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,806, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $2,026 (112.87%) year-over-year from $1,795 to $3,821. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $892 (40.31%) year-over-year from $2,213 to $3,106. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $315 (10.57%) year-over-year from $2,980 to $3,295. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $525 (13.14%) year-over-year from $3,997 to $4,522. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $893 (17.67%) year-over-year from $5,057 to $5,950. 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 36.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.80% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.29% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.30 $3,821 $1,795 (112.87%) $3,115 (22.68%)
1 BR $3.44 $3,106 $2,213 (40.31%) $1,765 (75.95%)
2 BR $3.22 $3,295 $2,980 (10.57%) $2,398 (37.39%)
3 BR $3.15 $4,522 $3,997 (13.14%) $3,283 (37.76%)

Historical Rents in San Diego, CA

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Top Cities Near San Diego



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Top Counties Near San Diego

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,810. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Diego, CA. It's average rent per month is $2,810. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,810, San Diego, CA is the most expensive county by San Diego, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in San Diego, CA is 0.22% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Diego, CA is 0.02% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Diego, CA is 0.92% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
San Diego, CA $2,269 $2,614 $3,228 $2,810

Top Zipcodes Near San Diego



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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 $2,806. 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 $2,264 and an average price per square feet of $4.30. There are a total of 8 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 $2,614 and an average price per square feet of $3.44. There are a total of 44 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 $3,258 and an average price per square feet of $3.22. There are a total of 22 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 1.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.40%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in San Diego, CA?
A reasonable rent price in San Diego, CA is around $2,245/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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