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Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA

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Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA. 2,253 Rentals Available
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    15639 Avenida Alcachofa, San Diego, CA 92128
    1 BED $2,550
    2 BEDS $3,110
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    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $2,315+
    2 BEDS $3,058+
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    4560 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego, CA 92120
    STUDIO $2,414+
    1 BED $2,645+
    2 BEDS $3,414+
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    1440 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,767
    1 BED $3,674+
    2 BEDS $5,957
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    4464 Castelar Street, San Diego, CA 92107
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,245+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    1399 9Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $1,942+
    1 BED $2,311+
    2 BEDS $2,842+
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    11921 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
    1 BED $3,399+
    2 BEDS $3,897+
    3 BEDS $5,180+
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    10411 Reserve Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
    1 BED $2,692+
    2 BEDS $3,438+
    3 BEDS $4,164+
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    6975 Golfcrest Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
    1 BED $2,539+
    2 BEDS $2,917+
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    1509 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,473
    1 BED $3,162+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    8798 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,517+
    2 BEDS $3,159+
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    1551 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,984
    2 BEDS $4,246
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    8725 Ariva Court, San Diego, CA 92123
    STUDIO $2,420+
    1 BED $2,792+
    2 BEDS $3,500+
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    101 River Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $2,983+
    2 BEDS $3,533+
    3 BEDS $5,020+
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    5305 Toscana Way, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $3,202+
    2 BEDS $3,659+
    3 BEDS $4,932+
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    5040 Camino San Fermin, San Diego, CA 92130
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,973+
    2 BEDS $4,189+
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    7084 FRIARS RD., San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $2,988+
    2 BEDS $3,385+
    3 BEDS $4,413+
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    4360 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    1 BED $2,990+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    801 A Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,181+
    1 BED $2,640+
    2 BEDS $3,889+
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    455 Dennery Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
    1 BED $2,635+
    2 BEDS $2,803+
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    4440 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    STUDIO $2,513+
    1 BED $2,503+
    2 BEDS $3,285+
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    610 Del Sol Drive, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $3,119+
    2 BEDS $3,843+
    3 BEDS $4,509+
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    1643 6Th Ave #404, San Diego, CA 92101
    2 BEDS $2,995
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    3779 Ray St, San Diego, CA 92104
    1 BED $2,995+
    2 BEDS $4,000
    3 BEDS $4,950
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    702 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,334+
    1 BED $2,760+
    2 BEDS $3,687+
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San Diego, CA rent trends

Rental prices in San Diego, CA have decreased by 1.11% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,991 to $2,958.

Average rent in San Diego, CA

$2,958/mo San Diego, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in San Diego, CA is $2,958.

    What's the typical rent budget in San Diego, CA?

    About 20% of apartment rents in San Diego, CA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 30% of apartments. Around 7% of San Diego’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 1% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500. A share of 42% of apartment rentals in San Diego are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in San Diego, CA (42%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Local Guides for Renters

    Getting around in San Diego, CA

    32 /100
    Car-Dependent
    26 /100
    Some Transit
    12 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 32, Transit Score®: 26, Bike Score®: 12

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in San Diego, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in San Diego, CA?

    The best apartments in San Diego, CA are: La Serena, Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments, Gravity, Luma Apartments and Citra Apartments.

    What is the average rent in San Diego, CA?

    The average rent in San Diego, CA is $2,934.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in San Diego, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in San Diego, CA is between $500 and $10,000.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA is between $700 and $16,943.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA is between $500 and $20,213.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Diego, CA is between $700 and $22,004.

    What type of rental buildings are in San Diego, CA?

    In San Diego, 52% of the residents are renting compared to 48% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 22% of San Diego's rentals, 58% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in San Diego, CA?

    The average age of rental buildings in San Diego is 29 years old, with 44% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 78% are garden-style apartment communities, 21% are mid-sized buildings, and 10% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in San Diego, CA?

    Studio apartments in San Diego are around 10% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 38% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 44% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

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