Lake Murray

San Diego, CA

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Lake Murray - San Diego, CA

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A lakefront setting with the city at your doorstep

Lake College Family-Friendly Commute Outdoor Living

Lake Murray, a terrific neighborhood located about 15 miles northeast of Downtown San Diego, blends natural beauty with the convenience of urban living. Filled with ranch-style homes near the foothills of Mission Trails Park, residents enjoy the namesake lake and the outdoor activities that come with it. Enjoy hiking and fishing at Lake Murray Park, which is home to a historic 117-foot dam built in 1916. Apartments in Lake Murray can easily be found, especially along Navajo Road and Lake Murray Boulevard.

Home to Grossmont College, a community college established in 1961, Lake Murray is filled with students and the businesses that cater to them. From shops to restaurants, residents enjoy having local favorites like Patty’s Cafe, Vine Cottage Bistro, and Navajo Shopping Center all in the heart of the neighborhood.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Murray is $1,858 for a studio, $2,373 for one bedroom, $2,646 for two bedrooms, and $2,507 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Murray has increased by 4.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 450 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,858/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 713 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,373/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 997 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,646/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,375 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,507/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mission Trails Regional Park
  • Eucalyptus County Park
  • Mt. Helix Park
  • Lamar County Park
  • Lonny Brewer County Park

Airports

  • San Diego International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.