City
Average Rent in San Diego, California
San Diego is a city in California. It ranks #186 out of 764 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, 45 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in San Diego is $3,112 which represents a decrease of -0.38% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in San Diego to rent places is 92014 with an average rent of $5,936. The least expensive zip code in San Diego to rent places is 92105 with an average rent of $2,074.
The most expensive neighborhood in San Diego to rent places is Torrey Hills with an average rent of $6,269. The least expensive neighborhood in San Diego to rent places is Barrio Logan with an average rent of $1,947.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city San Diego currently stands at $3,112.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 92101, is more expensive, with an average rent of $3,338. This represents a difference of +7% when compared to San Diego.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,632, showing a less expensive of -15% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,845. This constitutes a less expensive by -41% when compared to the rent in San Diego.
$3,112
San Diego
VS$3,338
+7%
92101, zip
$2,632
-15%
CA, state
$1,845
-41%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026
Zip Codes in San Diego, CA
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
92014$5,936
92037$4,844
92115$4,424
92106$4,111
92130$4,040
92124$3,739
92121$3,711
92131$3,541
92129$3,533
92109$3,497
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Neighborhoods in San Diego, CA
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Torrey Hills$6,269
La Jolla$5,814
College Area$5,166
Pacific Highlands Ranch$4,695
Mission Beach$3,867
Peninsula$3,526
Carmel Valley$3,517
Black Mountain Ranch$3,480
Tierrasanta$3,434
Kearny Mesa$3,429
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Skyline-Paradise Hills$2,379
San Ysidro$2,372
Balboa Park$2,362
Southeastern San Diego$2,351
Greater Golden Hill$2,303
Mid-City:Normal Heights$2,301
Mid-City:Eastern Area$2,287
Encanto Neighborhoods$2,162
Mid-City:City Heights$2,059
Barrio Logan$1,947
