San Diego, CA rental market

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Last updated August 21, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for apartments in San Diego, CA is $2,808.

Average rent

$2,808

Month-over-month change

+$87

Year-over-year change

+$76

Available rentals

3,940

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for apartments is $650 to $30,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$8004
$90010
$1,0008
$1,10017
$1,20022
$1,30028
$1,40052
$1,50067
$1,60089
$1,700178
$1,800183
$1,900217
$2,000148
$2,100203
$2,200234
$2,300228
$2,400221
$2,500195
$2,600215
$2,700214
$2,800186
$2,900227
$3,000130
$3,100185
$3,200187
$3,300138
$3,400149
$3,500126
$3,60099
$3,70080
$3,80085
$3,900132
$4,00060
$4,10052
$4,20041
$4,30029
$4,40048
$4,50039
$4,60021
$4,70032
$4,80029
$4,90038
$5,000+294

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $76 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$2,689No data
Oct$3,407No data
Nov$3,352No data
Dec$3,351No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in San Diego, CA is 83% higher than the national average.

San Diego, CAvs.

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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 $15

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 $20

5. How many available rentals are there in San Diego, CA?

There are currently 5,843 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.