What's the average rent in San Diego, CA?

Rental Market Trends in San Diego, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in San Diego, CA is $3,050 per month, which is 56% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,050

1.0%$31 increase month-over-month

-2.1%-$67 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

5,910

APARTMENTS

$2,947

HOUSES

$4,700

TOWNHOUSES

$3,895

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in San Diego, CA at $2,947 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,700 per month. Townhomes average $3,895 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,350
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$4,295
4 Bedrooms	$5,000
All	$3,050

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in San Diego, CA is $2,350 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,295 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$3,600
3 Bedrooms	$4,300
4 Bedrooms	$4,800
All	$3,895

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in San Diego, CA is $2,500 per month, followed by $3,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,300 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,350
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,820
4 Bedrooms	$4,295
All	$2,800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA is $2,350 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,820 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,295 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,295
2 Bedrooms	$3,400
3 Bedrooms	$4,650
4 Bedrooms	$5,350
All	$4,700

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in San Diego, CA is $2,295 per month, followed by $3,400 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,650 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,350 for a 4 bedroom house.