County
Average Rent in San Diego County
San Diego is a county in California. It ranks #10 out of 54 for places to rent. San Diego County is in 5 congressional districts and
the metropolitan areas of
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA MSA, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for San Diego County includes 37 cities and 85 zip codes with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in San Diego County is $3,031 which represents an increase of 1.04% over the same period.
The most expensive city in San Diego County to rent places is Coronado, CA with an average rent of $6,596. The least expensive city in San Diego County to rent places is Pine Valley, CA with an average rent of $1,250.
The most expensive zip code in San Diego County to rent places is 92118 with an average rent of $6,596. The least expensive zip code in San Diego County to rent places is 91962 with an average rent of $1,250.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in county San Diego currently stands at $3,031.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically San Diego, is more expensive, with an average rent of $3,132. This represents a difference of +3% when compared to San Diego.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,630, showing a less expensive of -13% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,848. This constitutes a less expensive by -39% when compared to the rent in San Diego.
$3,031
San Diego
VS$3,132
+3%
San Diego, city
$2,630
-13%
CA, state
$1,848
-39%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 3 2026
Cities in San Diego County
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Coronado, CA$6,596
Del Mar, CA$5,752
Cardiff by the Sea, CA$5,016
La Jolla, CA$4,955
Encinitas, CA$4,726
Carlsbad, CA$4,110
Borrego Springs, CA$4,100
Jamul, CA$3,659
Solana Beach, CA$3,576
Pauma Valley, CA$3,533
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Escondido, CA$2,445
Spring Valley, CA$2,424
Fallbrook, CA$2,350
Ramona, CA$2,322
San Ysidro, CA$2,297
El Cajon, CA$2,231
Lakeside, CA$2,169
Lincoln Acres, CA$2,150
Warner Springs, CA$1,959
Pine Valley, CA$1,250
