San Diego, CA rental market
Last updated August 28, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for apartments in San Diego, CA is $2,846.
$2,846
+$202
+$149
4,046
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for apartments is $650 to $30,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $800 | 5 |
| $900 | 11 |
| $1,000 | 9 |
| $1,100 | 15 |
| $1,200 | 22 |
| $1,300 | 31 |
| $1,400 | 52 |
| $1,500 | 77 |
| $1,600 | 108 |
| $1,700 | 178 |
| $1,800 | 184 |
| $1,900 | 205 |
| $2,000 | 166 |
| $2,100 | 213 |
| $2,200 | 227 |
| $2,300 | 230 |
| $2,400 | 229 |
| $2,500 | 212 |
| $2,600 | 216 |
| $2,700 | 218 |
| $2,800 | 189 |
| $2,900 | 209 |
| $3,000 | 132 |
| $3,100 | 195 |
| $3,200 | 207 |
| $3,300 | 140 |
| $3,400 | 143 |
| $3,500 | 129 |
| $3,600 | 97 |
| $3,700 | 87 |
| $3,800 | 85 |
| $3,900 | 117 |
| $4,000 | 50 |
| $4,100 | 48 |
| $4,200 | 38 |
| $4,300 | 33 |
| $4,400 | 48 |
| $4,500 | 42 |
| $4,600 | 22 |
| $4,700 | 34 |
| $4,800 | 26 |
| $4,900 | 48 |
| $5,000+ | 317 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $149 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,850 | $3,298 |
| Feb | $2,672 | $3,301 |
| Mar | $2,681 | $3,209 |
| Apr | $2,962 | $2,722 |
| May | $3,011 | $2,870 |
| Jun | $3,200 | $2,918 |
| Jul | $3,186 | $2,774 |
| Aug | $2,894 | $2,666 |
| Sep | $2,689 | No data |
| Oct | $3,407 | No data |
| Nov | $3,352 | No data |
| Dec | $3,351 | No data |
Market temperature
The San Diego, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in San Diego, CA is 88% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in San Diego, CA?
The average rent in San Diego, CA is $3,100.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Diego, CA?
Houses in San Diego, CA rent between $650 - $300,000 with an average rent of $3,100.
3. How has the rent in San Diego, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in San Diego, CA decreased by $31
4. How much has the rent in San Diego, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in San Diego, CA decreased by $10
5. How many available rentals are there in San Diego, CA?
There are currently 5,946 rentals available in San Diego, CA.
6. How do rent prices in San Diego, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in San Diego, CA is $3,100 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.