Radian
675 9th Ave,
San Diego, CA 92101
1-3 Beds | $2,368 - $10,000
Rental Market Trends in San Diego, CA
What is the average rent in San Diego, CA?
$2,338/month
Average Rent
649 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of May 2025, the average rent in San Diego, CA is $2,338 per month. This is 44% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making San Diego one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Diego, you can expect to pay about $1,989 per month for a studio, $2,338 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,973 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,911 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in San Diego, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $14 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2025
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Rent Ranges in San Diego, CA
Last Updated May 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
36%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Diego?
Based on current rent prices, East County, Mira Mesa and Scripps Ranch are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Diego.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Diego?
Based on current rent prices, Little Italy, Carmel Valley and Marina District are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Diego.
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Which San Diego neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in San Diego with the most apartments available are Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and East Village .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Diego, CA?
Because the average rent in San Diego is $2,338, you’ll want to make about $7,793 per month or $93,516 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in San Diego, CA is 44.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in San Diego is 115.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,989 - $3,911. You can expect to pay 14.2% more for groceries, 20.0% more for utilities, and 34.5% more for transportation.
How does San Diego, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Diego, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,487/month
$2,581/month
One Bedroom
$1,762/month
$3,334/month
Two Bedroom
$2,130/month
$4,379/month
Three Bedroom
$2,666/month
$4,870/month
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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.