← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in San Diego, CA, over the past three years
Rent in San Diego, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$3,036
1-year change
+2.0%
3-year change
+3.9%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.0%
Rents in San Diego rose +2.0%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.0% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in San Diego, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $3,036 |
| Jul 2026 | $3,026 |
| Jun 2026 | $3,014 |
| May 2026 | $2,996 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,984 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,976 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,968 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,955 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,951 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,956 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,968 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,972 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,977 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,974 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,969 |
| May 2025 | $2,960 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,950 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,941 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,924 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,919 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,916 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,926 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,930 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,935 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,937 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,934 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,922 |
| May 2024 | $2,907 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,891 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,871 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,854 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,845 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,857 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,878 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,901 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,917 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,922 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,390 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,650 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,150 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,510 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,120 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 92014 | $6,030 | +8.1% |
| 92037 | $3,992 | +4.9% |
| 92101 | $2,923 | +1.2% |
| 92102 | $2,328 | +1.1% |
| 92103 | $2,767 | +1.9% |
| 92104 | $2,542 | +0.9% |
| 92105 | $2,137 | +0.5% |
| 92106 | $2,833 | +4.4% |
| 92107 | $2,820 | +2.7% |
| 92108 | $3,151 | +0.8% |
| 92109 | $3,378 | +3.2% |
| 92110 | $3,024 | +1.1% |
| 92111 | $3,102 | +0.1% |
| 92113 | $2,400 | +1.0% |
| 92114 | $2,819 | +2.3% |
| 92115 | $2,452 | +0.5% |
| 92116 | $2,463 | +1.0% |
| 92117 | $2,842 | +2.2% |
| 92119 | $2,520 | +0.6% |
| 92120 | $2,752 | +1.4% |
| 92121 | $4,041 | – |
| 92122 | $3,312 | +2.7% |
| 92123 | $3,211 | +1.7% |
| 92124 | $3,019 | +1.4% |
| 92126 | $3,099 | +2.4% |
| 92127 | $3,817 | +3.6% |
| 92128 | $3,091 | +2.7% |
| 92129 | $3,748 | +2.2% |
| 92130 | $4,348 | +3.7% |
| 92131 | $3,635 | +1.4% |
| 92139 | $3,526 | +4.0% |
| 92154 | $2,978 | +2.0% |
| 92173 | $2,492 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in San Diego
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in San Diego, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.1% to +8.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.