Apartments in San Diego

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$2,354 - 3,089
Esplanade
Deal
10201 Camino Ruiz #181 San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,111 - 3,054
Mira Monte
10360 Maya Linda Rd San Diego, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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3D Tour
$2,802 - 3,967
Allure at Scripps Ranch
10776 Scripps Ranch Blvd San Diego, CA
1 - 3 BR | Jun. 7, 2023
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$2,970
San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
9880 Pacific Heights Blvd San Diego, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Sorrento Valley
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$752 - 2,015
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Fifty Twenty-Five
Deal
4.0
5025 Collwood Boulevard San Diego, CA
Studio - 4 BR | Available Now
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College West
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$1,500 - 3,000
The Grand Pacific Beach
930 Felspar St San Diego, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$2,565 - 2,925
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College Campanile
4.8
5691 Montezuma Road San Diego, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
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5634 Mary Lane Drive
San Diego, CA
7 BR | Jun. 30, 2023
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College West
24
3D Tour
$3,409 - 4,392
Carmel Creek
11724 Carmel Creek Road San Diego, CA
2 - 3 BR | Jun. 9, 2023
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$2,860 - 2,925
Mesa Village Apartments
4.4
11355 Zapata Ave. San Diego, CA
2 BR | Jun. 5, 2023
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25
$2,620 - 3,435
eaves Rancho Penasquitos
Deal
4.2
10024 Paseo Montril San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$3,055 - 4,217
Montierra
Deal
4.6
9904 Kika Court San Diego, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,686 - 3,311
Ridgewood Village
4.0
12435 Heatherton Court San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,800 - 4,300
The Union
1945 B St San Diego, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,400
Bonita View
6737 Doriana St San Diego, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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Pool
13
3D Tour
$3,198 - 3,798
Town Park Villas 55+ Active Community
4655 Governor Dr San Diego, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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12
$2,395
La Jolla Terrace
3.0
4178 Decoro St San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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16
$2,598 - 3,987
La Jolla Nobel
3.8
4247 Nobel Drive San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
19
3D Tour
$2,000 - 2,500
1941 Columbia
1941 Columbia San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Harborview
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$2,200
Courtyard on 68th
4823 68Th St San Diego, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,850
K Lofts
2604 B St San Diego, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,600
Village View
4.0
8155 Cargill Ave San Diego, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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24
$3,231 - 3,937
Del Mar Ridge
Deal
3.2
12629 El Camino Real San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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23
3D Tour
$2,369 - 3,212
Carmel Landing
Deal
11505 Windcrest Lane San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,988 - 4,040
The Village at Del Mar Heights
Deal
4.2
13138 Kellam Ct. San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,566 - 3,280
Carmel Terrace
Deal
3.8
11540 Windcrest Lane San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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22
3D Tour
$2,684 - 3,542
Carmel Summit
Deal
11795 Stoney Peak Drive San Diego, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$3,995
12510 Heatherton Ct
San Diego, CA
3 BR | Jul. 7, 2023
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Sabre Springs
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$1,600
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Kapi Student Housing At Mirada
7502 Charmant Drive San Diego, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$995
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Kapi Student Housing At Villas Of Renaissance
4.6
5280 Fiore Terrace San Diego, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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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 $2,030 $1,330 - $3,200
1BR $2,570 $1,800 - $3,400
2BR $3,300 $2,100 - $5,500
3BR $4,000 $2,470 - $6,090
4+BR $5,760 $630 - $38,500

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.

San Diego:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2023 San Diego Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2023 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

San Diego Rent Prices Increase From April to May

San Diego rent prices increased over the last month. From April to May, 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 $2,422.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, San Diego experienced a 1.32% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Diego two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,997.0.

May Prices: San Diego vs. Surrounding Areas

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 3 of the San Diego suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 4 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Chula Vista, CA, El Cajon, CA, Poway, CA .

  • Rent decreased in La Mesa, CA, Escondido, CA, San Marcos, CA, Imperial Beach, CA.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced higher than the city of San Diego.

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

May 2023 Pricing Trends: San Diego vs. National Comparisons

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 May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change
San Diego, CA $2,418.0 0.17% $2,958.0 1.51%
Chula Vista, CA $2,248.0 0.85% $2,918.0 0.55%
El Cajon, CA $1,765.0 0.69% $2,189.0 -0.23%
La Mesa, CA $2,216.0 0.00% $2,520.0 1.70%
Escondido, CA $2,035.0 -0.54% $2,569.0 -0.08%
San Marcos, CA $2,474.0 -0.32% $2,999.0 -0.20%
Poway, CA $2,185.0 0.14% $2,786.0 -0.71%
Imperial Beach, CA $1,970.0 -1.94% $2,514.0 -1.10%

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.