Town Park Villas Senior Apartments 55+
4611-4649 Governor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92122
2 Beds | $2,889 - $4,548
Rental Market Trends in San Diego, CA
What is the average rent in San Diego, CA?
$2,341/month
Average Rent
649 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in San Diego, CA is $2,341 per month. This is 50% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making San Diego one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Diego, you can expect to pay about $1,988 per month for a studio, $2,341 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,929 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,839 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in San Diego, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $28 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in San Diego, CA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
10%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
35%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Diego?
Based on current rent prices, East County, Grantville and North Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Diego.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Diego?
Based on current rent prices, Little Italy, Carmel Valley and Marina District are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Diego.
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Average Rent
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Which San Diego neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in San Diego with the most apartments available are Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and Marina District .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Diego, CA?
Because the average rent in San Diego is $2,341, you’ll want to make about $7,803 per month or $93,636 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does San Diego, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Diego, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,448/month
$2,581/month
One Bedroom
$1,733/month
$3,295/month
Two Bedroom
$2,099/month
$4,424/month
Three Bedroom
$2,635/month
$4,714/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.