Lake Murray

San Diego, CA

Context View of Neighborhood with lots of single-family homes.
Whether you enjoy fishing or just strolling, Lake Murray has something for everyone.
Cowles Mountain with lots of seating to rest during the trail.
Cowles Mountain
San Carlos Community Garden with various plants growing to witness.

Lake Murray - San Diego, CA Area Guide

A lakefront setting with the city at your doorstep

Lake College Family-Friendly Commute Outdoor Living

Lake Murray, a terrific neighborhood located about 15 miles northeast of Downtown San Diego, blends natural beauty with the convenience of urban living. Filled with ranch-style homes near the foothills of Mission Trails Park, residents enjoy the namesake lake and the outdoor activities that come with it. Enjoy hiking and fishing at Lake Murray Park, which is home to a historic 117-foot dam built in 1916. Apartments in Lake Murray can easily be found, especially along Navajo Road and Lake Murray Boulevard.

Home to Grossmont College, a community college established in 1961, Lake Murray is filled with students and the businesses that cater to them. From shops to restaurants, residents enjoy having local favorites like Patty’s Cafe, Vine Cottage Bistro, and Navajo Shopping Center all in the heart of the neighborhood.

Explore the Neighborhood

Cowles Mountain with lots of seating to rest during the trail.

Cowles Mountain

San Carlos Community Garden with various plants growing to witness.

Lake Murray Neighborhood aerial perspective showing the beautiful homes near Lake Murray.

Cowles Mountain aerial perspective of Mountain and homes.

San Carlos Community Garden with lots of plants.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Murray is $1,780 for a studio, $2,172 for one bedroom, $2,506 for two bedrooms, and $2,515 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Murray has decreased by -4.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 450 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,780/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 713 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,172/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 997 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,506/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,375 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,515/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.