452 rentals in San Diego
San Diego is California's second-largest city, known for its year-round mild climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches, and laid-back coastal lifestyle. Home to a thriving biotech industry, major military installations, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
Today, San Diego has 453 homes for rent at a median rent of $4,000/mo, typically leasing in about 58 days. Families here choose from 116 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$4,250/mo
↑ 21.4% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.1 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 453 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~58 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are taking longer to lease—renters have more time to compare options and negotiate. Leasing 88% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in San Diego
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
48%
Homeowners
52%
Renters
Homeownership is 7.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
522,146 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$4,000/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,608/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$8,693/mo
San Diego
Typical rent costs about 46% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$160K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $2,010/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$2,660/mo)
Rent Reductions
126 listings have reduced their rent
28% of active listings
Average reduction: 11.7% (~$468/mo)
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