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Rental Market Trends in Poway, CA

What is the average rent in Poway, CA?

$2,263/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Poway, CA is $2,263 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Poway one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Poway, you can expect to pay about $2,281 per month for a studio, $2,263 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,626 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,273 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,281/month
578 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,263/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,626/month
895 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,273/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,173/month
1,673 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,420/month
2,520 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,248/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Poway, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $39 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Poway, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Poway, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
16% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
72% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Poway, CA?

Because the average rent in Poway is $2,263, you’ll want to make about $7,543 per month or $90,516 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Poway, CA

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$2,623 - $3,624

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Cresta Bella

11035 Via Livorno,
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$2,644 - $3,930

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Jefferson at Carmel Mountain Ranch

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$2,632 - $4,019 Total Monthly Price

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United States California Poway Rental Trends

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 June 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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