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

Rental Market Trends in San Diego, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of November 2026, the average rent in San Diego, CA is $3,107 per month, which is 61% higher than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,107

0.2%$7 increase month-over-month

2.8%$84 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

5,840

APARTMENTS

$3,322

HOUSES

$4,850

TOWNHOUSES

$3,972

As of November 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in San Diego, CA at $3,322 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,850 per month. Townhomes average $3,972 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,345
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$4,199
4 Bedrooms	$5,500
All	$3,107

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in San Diego, CA is $2,345 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,199 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$3,595
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$4,580
All	$3,972

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in San Diego, CA is $2,000 per month, followed by $3,595 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,580 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$3,050
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,495
All	$2,784

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA is $2,300 per month, followed by $3,050 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,495 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$3,500
3 Bedrooms	$4,475
4 Bedrooms	$5,500
All	$4,850

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in San Diego, CA is $2,300 per month, followed by $3,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,475 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,500 for a 4 bedroom house.