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

Rental Market Trends in San Diego, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in San Diego, CA is $3,059 per month, which is 59% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,059

2.1%$64 increase month-over-month

1.2%$37 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

6,102

APARTMENTS

$3,092

HOUSES

$4,900

TOWNHOUSES

$4,100

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in San Diego, CA at $3,092 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,900 per month. Townhomes average $4,100 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,332
2 Bedrooms	$3,156
3 Bedrooms	$4,390
4 Bedrooms	$5,133
All	$3,059

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in San Diego, CA is $2,332 per month, followed by $3,156 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,390 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,133 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,385
2 Bedrooms	$3,600
3 Bedrooms	$4,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,995
All	$4,100

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in San Diego, CA is $2,385 per month, followed by $3,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,995 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,345
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$3,895
4 Bedrooms	$5,000
All	$2,790

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA is $2,345 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,895 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,250
2 Bedrooms	$3,499
3 Bedrooms	$4,778
4 Bedrooms	$5,350
All	$4,900

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in San Diego, CA is $2,250 per month, followed by $3,499 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,778 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,350 for a 4 bedroom house.