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Rent in San Diego, CA

Across San Diego's 73 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,820 a month, with figures from $1,642–$4,230. The highest typical rent is in 92155 ($4,230) and the lowest in 92113 ($1,967). 70 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in San Diego County pay about 0.68% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.

Rent by bedrooms

Typical monthly rent in San Diego, CA by bedrooms
SizeTypicalRange across ZIPsZIPs
Studio$2,190$1,349–$3,28073
1 bed$2,330$1,316–$3,50073
2 beds$2,820$1,642–$4,23073
3 beds$3,740$1,787–$5,61073
4 beds$4,520$2,284–$6,78073

Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).

San Diego ZIP codes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in San Diego, CA?
About $2,820 a month: the median of the typical rents in 73 ZIP codes, which range from $1,642–$4,230. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in San Diego, CA?
About $2,330 a month: the median of the typical rents in 73 ZIP codes, which range from $1,316–$3,500. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in San Diego, CA?
About $3,740 a month: the median of the typical rents in 73 ZIP codes, which range from $1,787–$5,610. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a studio in San Diego, CA?
About $2,190 a month: the median of the typical rents in 73 ZIP codes, which range from $1,349–$3,280. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in San Diego, CA?
About $4,520 a month: the median of the typical rents in 73 ZIP codes, which range from $2,284–$6,780. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
Which San Diego ZIP code has the highest rent?
For a 2-bedroom, 92155 has the highest typical rent at $4,230 a month, and 92113 the lowest at $1,967.
What is the property tax rate in San Diego, CA?
Owner-occupied homes in San Diego County pay a typical 0.68% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
Where do these San Diego rent figures come from?
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).