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Rental Market Trends in Poway, CA

What is the average rent in Poway, CA?

$2,278/month

Average Rent

682 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Poway, CA is $2,278 per month. This is 39% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,186 per month for a studio, $2,278 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,619 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,243 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,186/month
578 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,278/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,619/month
894 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,243/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,379/month
1,185 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,762/month
3,583 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,293/month
2,467 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,315/month
1,120 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,739/month
1,116 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Poway, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $47 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Poway, CA
Last Updated April 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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Poway?

Based on current rent prices, Russ Estates and Heritage Hills" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Poway.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Russ Estates
$2,806/month
745 Sq Ft
Heritage Hills
$2,948/month
796 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Poway?

Based on current rent prices, Heritage Hills and Russ Estates" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Poway.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heritage Hills
$2,948/month
796 Sq Ft
Russ Estates
$2,806/month
745 Sq Ft

Which Poway neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Poway with the most apartments available are Russ Estates and Heritage Hills" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Russ Estates
$2,806/month
745 Sq Ft
Heritage Hills
$2,948/month
796 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Poway is $2,278, you’ll want to make about $7,593 per month or $91,116 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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$2,815 - $4,706

1-3 Beds

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$2,639 - $4,281

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$2,658 - $4,087 Total Monthly Price

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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