452 rentals in San Diego

Rental Listings in San Diego, CA

VIRTUAL TOUR

$8,500

FOR RENT

4786 Monongahela, San Diego, CA 92117

4 beds · 2 baths · 1,345 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$3,900

FOR RENT

10060 Scripps Vista Way 33, San Diego, CA 92131

2 beds · 3 baths · 1,216 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$4,995

FOR RENT

850 Beech Street 713, San Diego, CA 92101

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,285 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$7,000

FOR RENT

3920 Riviera Dr U, San Diego, CA 92109

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,423 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$1,850

FOR RENT

4131 45 St 1, San Diego, CA 92105

1 beds · 1 baths · 500 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$4,000

FOR RENT

5067 Alumni Pl B, San Diego, CA 92115

4 beds · 2 baths · 1,500 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$3,895

FOR RENT

1465 C St 3304, San Diego, CA 92101

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,361 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$3,395

FOR RENT

3315 Clairemont Mesa Blvd 1, San Diego, CA 92117

2 beds · 1 baths · 620 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$2,500

FOR RENT

1080 Park Blvd 809, San Diego, CA 92101

0 beds · 1 baths · 472 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$1,850

FOR RENT

1643 6th Avenue 106, San Diego, CA 92101

0 beds · 1 baths · 400 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$1,850

FOR RENT

4131 45th St 2, San Diego, CA 92105

1 beds · 1 baths · 500 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$4,500

FOR RENT

3991 Crown Point Dr 116, San Diego, CA 92109

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,095 sqft

$7,995

FOR RENT

8111 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,300 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$1,950

FOR RENT

3950 Cleveland Avenue 211, San Diego, CA 92103

1 beds · 1 baths · 524 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$4,000

FOR RENT

3838 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,000 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$6,450

FOR RENT

645 Loring, San Diego, CA 92109

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sqft

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About San Diego, CA Real Estate

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.

Top Rated Schools in San Diego

10Adobe Bluffs Elementaryelementary
10Ashley Falls Elementaryelementary
10Barnard Elementaryelementary
10Benchley/Weinberger Elementaryelementary
10Birney Elementaryelementary
10Canyon Crest Academyhigh school

location_onPopulation: 1.4M

Why Live in San Diego?

70 miles of stunning Pacific coastline
Thriving biotech and healthcare industry
Top-ranked public and private schools
World-class craft beer scene with 150+ breweries

Popular Neighborhoods in San Diego

La Jolla Coronado North Park Pacific Beach Mission Hills Hillcrest Del Mar Carmel Valley

San Diego Rental Pulse

Median Rent

$4,250/mo

↑ 21.4% over the past year

$4.5K$4K$3.6K$3.2K

Sep 25

Dec 25

Mar 26

Jun 26

Months of Rental Inventory

Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace

0.1 months of supply

Landlord's Market

With only 453 active rentals, supply is tight.

Landlord's (<3 mo)

Balanced (3–6 mo)

Renter's (6+ mo)

0.1

0369+

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.

● Landlord's: high demand● Balanced: steady pace● Renter's: more leverage

Rental Velocity

How fast rentals are leasing

Slower Pace

Rentals are taking longer to lease—renters have more time to compare options and negotiate. Leasing 88% faster than 6 months ago.

● <30d: Landlords● 30–45d: Balanced● 45d+: Renters

Rental Inventory Distribution

High Turnover

Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.

New

Active

Aging

Stale

Under 30 days → competitive—act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in San Diego

Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.

HomeownersRenters

48%

Homeowners

52%

Renters

Homeownership is 7.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)

Higher renter rates typically mean more rental inventory and neighborhood turnover.

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

$0$2,250$4,500

Affordable portion ($2,608)Unaffordable excess ($1,392)Total: $4,000/mo

$1,392/mo above what's considered affordable

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.

1 Bed

$2,857

2 Bed

$4,459

3 Bed

$6,018

4 Bed

$8,678

5 Bed

$10.9K

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

High Activity

126

126 listings have reduced their rent

28% of active listings

Average reduction: 11.7% (~$468/mo)

A significant share of landlords are reducing rents—this suggests a softening rental market where renters have strong negotiating leverage.

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452 rentals in San Diego

Rental Listings in San Diego, CA

VIRTUAL TOUR

$8,500

FOR RENT

4786 Monongahela, San Diego, CA 92117

4 beds · 2 baths · 1,345 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$3,900

FOR RENT

10060 Scripps Vista Way 33, San Diego, CA 92131

2 beds · 3 baths · 1,216 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$4,995

FOR RENT

850 Beech Street 713, San Diego, CA 92101

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,285 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$7,000

FOR RENT

3920 Riviera Dr U, San Diego, CA 92109

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,423 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$1,850

FOR RENT

4131 45 St 1, San Diego, CA 92105

1 beds · 1 baths · 500 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$4,000

FOR RENT

5067 Alumni Pl B, San Diego, CA 92115

4 beds · 2 baths · 1,500 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$3,895

FOR RENT

1465 C St 3304, San Diego, CA 92101

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,361 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$3,395

FOR RENT

3315 Clairemont Mesa Blvd 1, San Diego, CA 92117

2 beds · 1 baths · 620 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$2,500

FOR RENT

1080 Park Blvd 809, San Diego, CA 92101

0 beds · 1 baths · 472 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$1,850

FOR RENT

1643 6th Avenue 106, San Diego, CA 92101

0 beds · 1 baths · 400 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$1,850

FOR RENT

4131 45th St 2, San Diego, CA 92105

1 beds · 1 baths · 500 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$4,500

FOR RENT

3991 Crown Point Dr 116, San Diego, CA 92109

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,095 sqft

$7,995

FOR RENT

8111 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,300 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$1,950

FOR RENT

3950 Cleveland Avenue 211, San Diego, CA 92103

1 beds · 1 baths · 524 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$4,000

FOR RENT

3838 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,000 sqft

VIRTUAL TOUR

$6,450

FOR RENT

645 Loring, San Diego, CA 92109

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sqft

1 2...29

About San Diego, CA Real Estate

Top Rated Schools in San Diego

10Adobe Bluffs Elementaryelementary
10Ashley Falls Elementaryelementary
10Barnard Elementaryelementary
10Benchley/Weinberger Elementaryelementary
10Birney Elementaryelementary
10Canyon Crest Academyhigh school

location_onPopulation: 1.4M

Why Live in San Diego?

70 miles of stunning Pacific coastline
Thriving biotech and healthcare industry
Top-ranked public and private schools
World-class craft beer scene with 150+ breweries

Popular Neighborhoods in San Diego

La Jolla Coronado North Park Pacific Beach Mission Hills Hillcrest Del Mar Carmel Valley

San Diego Rental Pulse

Median Rent

$4,250/mo

↑ 21.4% over the past year

$4.5K$4K$3.6K$3.2K

Sep 25

Dec 25

Mar 26

Jun 26

Months of Rental Inventory

Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace

0.1 months of supply

Landlord's Market

With only 453 active rentals, supply is tight.

Landlord's (<3 mo)

Balanced (3–6 mo)

Renter's (6+ mo)

0.1

0369+

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.

● Landlord's: high demand● Balanced: steady pace● Renter's: more leverage

Rental Velocity

How fast rentals are leasing

Slower Pace

Rentals are taking longer to lease—renters have more time to compare options and negotiate. Leasing 88% faster than 6 months ago.

● <30d: Landlords● 30–45d: Balanced● 45d+: Renters

Rental Inventory Distribution

High Turnover

Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.

New

Active

Aging

Stale

Under 30 days → competitive—act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in San Diego

Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.

HomeownersRenters

48%

Homeowners

52%

Renters

Homeownership is 7.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)

Higher renter rates typically mean more rental inventory and neighborhood turnover.

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

$0$2,250$4,500

Affordable portion ($2,608)Unaffordable excess ($1,392)Total: $4,000/mo

$1,392/mo above what's considered affordable

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.

1 Bed

$2,857

2 Bed

$4,459

3 Bed

$6,018

4 Bed

$8,678

5 Bed

$10.9K

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

High Activity

126

126 listings have reduced their rent

28% of active listings

Average reduction: 11.7% (~$468/mo)

A significant share of landlords are reducing rents—this suggests a softening rental market where renters have strong negotiating leverage.

Have questions about San Diego?

Connect with a local specialist

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