City
Average Rent in San Diego, California
San Diego is a city in California. It ranks #186 out of 781 for places to rent. San Diego is in
the county of
San Diego County and the metropolitan area of
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for San Diego includes 36 zip codes, no sections, 47 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in San Diego is $3,171 which represents an increase of 2.44% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in San Diego to rent places is 92037 with an average rent of $5,229. The least expensive zip code in San Diego to rent places is 92105 with an average rent of $2,139.
The most expensive neighborhood in San Diego to rent places is Torrey Hills with an average rent of $6,048. The least expensive neighborhood in San Diego to rent places is Mid-City:City Heights with an average rent of $2,098.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city San Diego currently stands at $3,171.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 92101, is more expensive, with an average rent of $3,766. This represents a difference of +19% when compared to San Diego.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,638, showing a less expensive of -17% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a less expensive by -41% when compared to the rent in San Diego.
$3,171
San Diego
VS$3,766
+19%
92101, zip
$2,638
-17%
CA, state
$1,877
-41%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026
Zip Codes in San Diego, CA
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
92037$5,229
92014$4,563
92131$4,126
92106$4,115
92130$4,096
92124$3,827
92101$3,766
92121$3,751
92115$3,720
92110$3,632
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Neighborhoods in San Diego, CA
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Torrey Hills$6,048
La Jolla$5,419
Pacific Highlands Ranch$4,533
Del Mar Mesa$4,400
College Area$4,139
Mission Beach$3,829
Carmel Valley$3,702
Black Mountain Ranch$3,630
Torrey Highlands$3,600
Peninsula$3,597
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Mission Bay Park$2,395
Balboa Park$2,391
Mid-City:Eastern Area$2,360
Mid-City:Normal Heights$2,316
San Ysidro$2,242
Encanto Neighborhoods$2,228
Greater Golden Hill$2,211
Southeastern San Diego$2,179
Mid-City:City Heights$2,098
