Average rent in San Diego by home type
| Home type | Asking rent / month |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,520 – $2,460 · median $1,895 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,760 – $2,860 · median $2,195 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,400 – $3,890 · median $2,995 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,360 – $5,450 · median $4,195 |
| House (3–4 bed) | $3,310 – $5,380 · median $4,135 |
Medians are published figures; the low–high spread is a derived advertised range (0.8× / 1.3× the median). Actual signed rents vary with the building, unit and lease terms.
What is a fair rent here?
A fair rent in San Diego is at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing — the gap between asking and signed is your room to negotiate.
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How much is rent for a 1-bedroom in San Diego?
As of September 2026, the median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in San Diego is about $2,195 per month (Zumper city rent reports (September 2026) and the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026)), with advertised listings roughly $1,760 to $2,860.
What is a fair rent in San Diego?
A fair rent sits at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Landlords advertise high and negotiate, so tenants often sign below the median — compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing on Mizan.
Where do these rent figures come from?
Apartment medians come from Zumper's published city rent reports (September 2026); house figures from the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026). The low–high spread is a derived advertised range around the published median.