San Diego, CA Rent Trends
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What is the average rent in San Diego?
The average rent of a studio apartment in San Diego, CA is $1,890. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in San Diego, CA is $2,300. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in San Diego, CA is $3,000. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in San Diego, CA is $4,500.
Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.
Rent Prices Over Time in San Diego
Apartment Rent Ranges in San Diego
The monthly rent for apartments in San Diego, CA ranges from $800 to $4,800+.
$800 - $1,800
$1,800 - $2,800
$2,800 - $3,800
$3,800 - $4,800
$4,800+
What is the average apartment size in San Diego?
The average size of a San Diego, CA apartment is 706 square feet, while the median apartment size for San Diego, CA is 667 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in San Diego, CA (37.19%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (12.78%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 36.56%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 13.46%.
Studio
One bedroom
Two bedrooms
Three+ bedrooms
What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in San Diego?
| Studio | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3+ beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Mountain Ranch | * | $2,541 | $3,134 | * |
| Clairemont Mesa | * | $2,095 | $2,923 | $4,295 |
| La Jolla | * | $2,500 | $3,950 | $6,200 |
| Linda Vista | $1,595 | $2,400 | $2,895 | $4,075 |
| Mid-City | * | $2,095 | $2,623 | * |
| Mira Mesa | * | $2,198 | $3,091 | $3,498 |
| Normal Heights | * | $2,095 | $2,750 | * |
| North Park | $1,958 | $2,200 | $2,995 | $4,500 |
| Ocean Beach | * | $2,300 | $3,295 | * |
| Otay Mesa-Nestor | * | $2,100 | $2,423 | $3,069 |
| Pacific Beach | * | $2,495 | $3,395 | $6,245 |
| Rancho Bernardo | $1,788 | * | $2,995 | $3,627 |
| Sabre Springs | * | $2,423 | $3,098 | * |
| Tierrasanta | * | $2,641 | $3,016 | * |
Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.
* Insufficient data to calculate value
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