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$2,109 - 2,669
10360 Maya Linda Rd San Diego, CA
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$2,645 - 3,760
7205 Charmant Dr. San Diego, CA
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$2,395 - 3,025
4085-4089 Nobel Drive San Diego, CA
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$2,366 - 3,062
3187 Cowley Way San Diego, CA
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$2,499 - 3,308
11012 Camino Playa Carmel San Diego, CA
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$2,227 - 2,519
699 14Th St San Diego, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Apr. 6, 2024
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$2,095 - 2,760
8563 Lake Murray Blvd San Diego, CA
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$2,920 - 4,015
4275 Mission Bay Drive San Diego, CA
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$2,220 - 3,470
2745 Meadowlark Drive San Diego, CA
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$2,499 - 3,899
3394 Daley Center Drive San Diego, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,116 - 3,715
3883 Ingraham St San Diego, CA
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$2,498 - 2,748
4186 Fourth Ave San Diego, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Mar. 25, 2024
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3D Tour
$2,149 - 2,810
6540 Friars Rd San Diego, CA
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$1,724 - 1,784
5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA
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$2,148 - 3,397
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1450 Market St San Diego, CA
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$2,650
4052 1/2 Brant St Office San Diego, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,925
6737-6797 Doriana St San Diego, CA
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$2,549
San Diego, CA
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$2,320 - 2,335
7980 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA
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$3,800
San Diego, CA
3 BR | Jun. 15, 2024
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$1,945 - 2,345
San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Apr. 12, 2024
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$2,950 - 3,000
San Diego, CA
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$1,450 - 1,825
3350 Rosecrans St San Diego, CA
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$3,058
2087 Hotel Cir San Diego, CA
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$2,429
3860 Murphy Canyon Rd San Diego, CA
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$3,749
7444 Mission Valley Rd San Diego, CA
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$2,395
4158 Decoro St San Diego, CA
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$2,395 - 3,025
4178 Decoro St San Diego, CA
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$3,025
8155 Cargill Ave San Diego, CA
2 BR | Apr. 11, 2024
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7737 Nightingale Way San Diego, CA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?

San Diego Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,810 $1,260 - $3,000
1BR $2,400 $1,750 - $3,400
2BR $2,970 $2,200 - $4,970
3BR $3,970 $2,750 - $6,510
4+BR $6,270 $3,290 - $11,930

Find a San Diego Apartment

In California, only L.A. is larger than this city of 1.3 million people. San Diego has been famous for many different reasons over the centuries. It was settled by Europeans in 1769, and formed the point from which the rest of California would spring. Right on the border with Mexico, the city was in fact the property of the southern country until the Mexican American War.

San Diego is a city with beautiful weather, beautiful beaches, arts and culture and a rich educational tradition. It has one of the highest rates of higher education in the country, and in large part that is due to the availability of higher education within the city itself. The University of San Diego and San Diego State University are just two of dozens of private and public universities, community colleges and professional colleges within the city.

When to Search

A very good time to look for an apartment in San Diego is in the winter, between about December and March. This tends to be the time when rents hit their lowest points. This gives you a great opportunity to find a quality place and lock into a decent rate over the duration of your lease. Searching for an apartment can be tough. That's why we scour the web to get all best listings around town. And our team of local experts verify the quality and accuracy of those listings to make sure that you have the best prices, images and information available. So unlike searching for an apartment on Craigslist, you can be sure that Rentable’s apartment listings are safe, trustworthy and accurate.

Staying in the Know

San Diego is a city with a year-round fairly stable population, which means that there aren't really any best times to look. However, anecdotal reports by people who have lived there for years suggest that December through February is the best time to look. By the time summer rolls around, you'll find that things get a little tighter, and you may have a more difficult time finding a suitable place.

Life in San Diego

Transportation

San Diego is set up like most of southern California, which is to say that driving is a better way to get around than public transportation. There are bus routes, and a light rail transit system, but the coverage is not as comprehensive as in cities where the majority of citizens rely on the public transit systems. If you don't have a car, check ahead to find out if and where the public transportation runs to ensure you can get to your destination.

Where to play

San Diego has several world-class tourist attractions that are well worth visiting when you're new to town. The San Diego Zoo is widely acclaimed as one of the best in the world, and Sea World is a globally recognized maritime experience. If you enjoy the beach life, the surfing, swimming and boating around San Diego are enjoyed year round by the locals. The city's NFL and MLB teams also put on a great show.

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San Diego:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2024 San Diego Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2024 key findings and figures for the San Diego rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in San Diego and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of San Diego average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

$3,450
$2,590
$1,730
$860
$0
Apr. 2023
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Jun. 2023
Jul. 2023
Aug. 2023
Sep. 2023
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1 BR       2 BR

San Diego Rent Prices Increase From February to March

San Diego rent prices increased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a 0.17% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Diego one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,366.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, San Diego experienced a -0.07% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Diego two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,011.0.

March Prices: San Diego vs. Surrounding Areas

Coronado, CA
San Marcos, CA
San Diego, CA
La Mesa, CA
Chula Vista, CA
Imperial Beach, CA
Escondido, CA
El Cajon, CA
$5,026
$2,586
$2,362
$2,201
$2,090
$2,042
$2,009
$1,737
$0
$1,650
$3,300
$4,950
$6,600
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in San Diego and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in San Diego over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the San Diego suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 7 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the San Diego suburbs

  • Rent decreased in Chula Vista, CA, El Cajon, CA, La Mesa, CA, Escondido, CA, Imperial Beach, CA, San Marcos, CA, Coronado, CA.

  • 2 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of San Diego.

  • 5 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of San Diego.

March 2024 Pricing Trends: San Diego vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,976
$3,029
$2,362
$2,358
$2,336
$1,866
$1,310
$1,235
$1,124
$0
$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
Median Rent

San Diego Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in San Diego over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, San Diego average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a San Diego one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about San Diego and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for San Diego and suburbs

1 BR March 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR March 2 BR M/M % Change
San Diego, CA $2,362.0 -0.92% $3,013.0 -0.76%
Chula Vista, CA $2,090.0 -4.08% $2,873.0 -0.86%
El Cajon, CA $1,737.0 -0.63% $2,235.0 -0.40%
La Mesa, CA $2,201.0 -0.68% $2,631.0 -2.41%
Escondido, CA $2,009.0 -0.59% $2,452.0 -2.58%
Imperial Beach, CA $2,042.0 -0.20% $2,769.0 2.86%
San Marcos, CA $2,586.0 -0.12% $3,075.0 -0.42%
Coronado, CA $5,026.0 -1.51% $6,462.0 -1.73%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.