What kinds of apartments are available to rent in San Diego, CA?

San Diego's rental market offers a very strong selection of listings, with an average of 5,192 available per month. The majority of these listings are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, making up 34% and 36% of the market, respectively. Studios account for 9% of listings, while 3-bedroom apartments make up 13%. Many San Diego apartments offer desirable amenities, with in-unit laundry being a standout feature, available in 147% of listings (due to some listings having multiple units with in-unit laundry). Outdoor space is also a common perk, found in 127% of apartments (again, due to multiple units per listing). Additionally, air conditioning is a standard feature, available in 129% of listings. These figures are based on historical data, but they should give you a sense of what to expect in the current market.

How much does rent cost in San Diego, CA and when is it cheapest?

San Diego's average rent prices have decreased by about 3% to $2,966 per month, on average, for all rental sizes and types. The average cost of a 1-bedroom decreased by 5% to $2,451 per month, while 2-bedrooms dropped by 3% to $3,222 per month. Studios saw a 7% decrease to $1,995 per month. However, 3-bedrooms bucked the trend, increasing by 2% to $4,226 per month. Prices in San Diego vary depending on the time of year. August is the month with the highest rent, with prices increasing by 6% compared to December, the month with the lowest rent. If you're looking for a competitive edge, April is the month with more demand compared to available inventory. In contrast, December has the least demand, making it a potentially good time to find a deal with less competition.

What architectural styles are common in San Diego, CA apartments?

San Diego's property market showcases a strong presence of contemporary architecture, with nearly 60% of properties reflecting this modern style. Mediterranean-style homes also have a notable presence, accounting for around 22% of the market. These two styles are the most prevalent in San Diego, offering a blend of sleek, modern lines and classic, sun-kissed charm. Architectural style in San Diego is representative of a subset of listings available on Zumper over the last few years.

What are the best neighborhoods for renters in San Diego, CA?

San Diego's diverse neighborhoods offer a range of options for renters, from trendy hotspots to budget-friendly areas. At Zumper, we've analyzed our listings to determine which neighborhoods best fit various lifestyles. For those who prioritize social living, East Village, Horton Plaza, Cortez, and Core-Columbia are top choices. These neighborhoods offer a high level of safety, a variety of restaurants, and excellent walk scores, making them ideal for those who value a vibrant social scene. Pet owners will find Marina, Little Italy, Cortez, and Core-Columbia to be the most pet-friendly neighborhoods, with features like dog parks, pet supply stores, and outdoor spaces. Our data shows that these areas have the most apartments with pet-friendly amenities, making them perfect for renters with furry friends. If you're looking for the most in-demand neighborhoods, North Park and Marina are the top two, with 0.53 and 1.92 times more consumer interest than the market average, respectively. However, be prepared for a higher price point, with 1-bedroom rents averaging $6,570 per month in both neighborhoods. Note: At Zumper, we manually calculate lifestyle scores to ensure accuracy and provide the most relevant information for our users.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Diego, CA?

For budget-conscious renters, Colina Del Sol, Chollas Creek, Fairmont Village, and Teralta West offer affordable options, with 1-bedroom rents ranging from $1,499 to $1,800 per month, significantly lower than the city median. These neighborhoods offer a more affordable alternative without sacrificing too much in terms of amenities and lifestyle.

Short Term Rentals in San Diego, CA

282 rentals

8m ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Mar at Cottonwood

206 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173

Short term | Garage parking | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,576–$2,300

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

Call

9m ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Camden Tuscany

1670 Kettner Blvd Ste 2, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,647–$4,457

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Dishwasher

Elevator

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Call

3D tour

13m ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

610 Del Sol Drive

610 Del Sol Dr #12, San Diego, CA 92108

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Elevator

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Wi-Fi

3D tour

13m ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

1980 Kettner Boulevard

1980 Kettner Blvd #6, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio

1 bath

$3,120

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Swimming Pool

1h ago

8.7

Very good

Illinois

4418 Illinois St, San Diego, CA 92116

Short term

1 bed

1 bath

$1,995–$2,595

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

2h ago

8.5

Very good

Modera San Diego

1445 K St, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,319–$7,550

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 26

Top amenities

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,183–$4,875

1501 Island Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,576–$2,300

206 W San Ysidro Blvd

Nearby rental good for social life

$2,647–$4,457

1670 Kettner Blvd Ste 2

2h ago

8.5

Very good

Shift

1501 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | Swimming pool | Fitness center

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,183–$4,875

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Concierge Service

Package Service

Swimming Pool

8h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

3883 Ingraham Street

3883 Ingraham St #220A, San Diego, CA 92109

Short term | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,800–$4,520

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Furnished

Oven

Wi-Fi

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3D tour

8h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

310 Del Sol Drive

310 Del Sol Dr #10, San Diego, CA 92108

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,770–$3,290

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Elevator

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

714 Isthmus Ct, San Diego, CA 92109

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$10,833

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

Find sweet deals in San Diego

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$2,647–$3,449

1670 Kettner Blvd Ste 2

$1,995

4418 Illinois St

$2,998–$3,527

1501 Island Ave

$4,074

4129 Vermont St

8h ago

Verified

2717 Everly Dr, San Diego, CA 92108

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

4 beds

3 baths

$8,019

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Central Heat

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

8h ago

Verified

12779 Calma Ct, San Diego, CA 92128

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

5 beds

3 baths

$11,422

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

593 Camino De La Reina, San Diego, CA 92108

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$5,190

$4,560

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Swimming Pool

8h ago

Verified

4703 Norma Dr, San Diego, CA 92115

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

3330 Albatross St, San Diego, CA 92103

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

4 beds

3 baths

$10,487

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fireplace

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

4129 Vermont St, San Diego, CA 92103

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$4,074

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

6090 Rock St, San Diego, CA 92115

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$9,060

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

4788 W Mountain View Dr, San Diego, CA 92116

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,965

$3,617

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

9504 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92126

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$3,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

315 J St, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$6,870

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Furnished

Microwave

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

5416 Geneva Ave, San Diego, CA 92114

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$30,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

8h ago

Verified

12933 Caminito Del Canto, San Diego, CA 92014

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$11,855

House for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

140 Pennsylvania Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$30,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

4355 Cannington Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

4 beds

2 baths

$7,648

$7,060

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fireplace

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Swimming Pool

8h ago

Verified

4744 Del Monte Ave, San Diego, CA 92107

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

1 bath

$5,620

$5,488

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

5508 Caminito Exquisito, San Diego, CA 92130

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

5 beds

3 baths

$6,440

$6,252

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

4363 Osprey St, San Diego, CA 92107

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$8,932

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

3931 Falcon St, San Diego, CA 92103

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

4 beds

2 baths

$6,172

$5,852

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Microwave

Wi-Fi

8h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

855 Beech Street

855 Beech St #45, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Wi-Fi

8h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

7205 Charmant Dr.

7205 Charmant Dr #186A, San Diego, CA 92122

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1 bath

$3,320–$4,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Microwave

Oven

Wi-Fi

8h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

10024 Paseo Montril

10024 Paseo Montril #176A, San Diego, CA 92129

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,020–$3,460

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

8h ago

Verified

10062 Paseo Montril #31, San Diego, CA 92129

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$2,510

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Elevator

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Swimming Pool

15h ago

8.8

Very good

4239 Cherokee Avenue

4239 Cherokee Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

1 bath

$3,950

House for rent

Available Oct 21

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

16h ago

Short Term Fairmont Village house for rent in San Diego

Newly remodeled 2 bed, 1 bath House

3410 Chamoune Ave #B, San Diego, CA 92105

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

$2,600

Price drop

House for rent

Available Oct 16

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

3D tour

16h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

3918 Arizona Street

3918 Arizona St #35, San Diego, CA 92104

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$2,810

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

16h ago

Short Term Pacific Beach condo for rent in San Diego

2020 Diamond St #14, San Diego, CA 92109

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,600

Condo for rent

Available Feb 15

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Furnished

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

16h ago

Short Term Morena condo for rent in San Diego

5915 Lauretta St #2, San Diego, CA 92110

Short term | In-unit laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$4,500

$4,200

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available May 22

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

16h ago

Short Term Morena condo for rent in San Diego

1124 Eureka St #31, San Diego, CA 92110

Short term | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$3,000

Condo for rent

Available Oct 2

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

16h ago

Short Term Morena house for rent in San Diego

5122 Ellsworth St #NA, San Diego, CA 92110

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$7,500

House for rent

Available May 22

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Private Pool

16h ago

Short Term Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego

8916 Capricorn Way #NA, San Diego, CA 92126

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

3 baths

$9,000

$8,500

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 25

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

16h ago

Short Term Pacific Beach condo for rent in San Diego

3888 Riviera Dr #205, San Diego, CA 92109

Short term | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$6,000

$5,800

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Sep 24

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

16h ago

Short Term Pacific Beach condo for rent in San Diego

Close to Beach, 2BR Condo, Private Balcony

4011 Lamont St #2G, San Diego, CA 92109

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$4,500

$4,200

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Aug 15

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

16h ago

Short Term Clairemont Mesa East house for rent in San Diego

Completely Remodeled, Private Deck, 4BR House

3460 Armstrong St #NA, San Diego, CA 92111

Short term | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$9,000

$8,000

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 11

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

4353 Park Boulevard

4353 Park Blvd #25, San Diego, CA 92103

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,650–$3,950

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Elevator

Microwave

Wi-Fi

1d ago

Excellent

Verified

702 Broadway

702 Broadway #2, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$2,990

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Oven

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

1d ago

Short Term Mission Beach condo for rent in San Diego

S. MISSION BEACH, OCEAN, BAY, SUNRISE & SET Views 1B1b “Mission Beach Point Views” Home

2613 Mission Blvd #PH8, San Diego, CA 92109

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$4,482

Condo for rent

Available Sep 3

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

1d ago

Verified

350 11th Ave #37, San Diego, CA 92101

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,720

$3,510

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Roof Deck

5080 Camino Del Arroyo #14 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Verified

5080 Camino Del Arroyo #14, San Diego, CA 92108

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$2,530

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Palmilla

5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120

Short term | Fitness center | Elevator

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,892–$4,591

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 10

Top amenities

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

Call

2d ago

Short Term Old Town townhouse for rent in San Diego

Breezy Old Town Getaway

2637 Sunset St #2, San Diego, CA 92110

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$7,000

House for rent

Available Sep 6

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

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