County
Average Rent in San Diego County
San Diego is a county in California. It ranks #8 out of 55 for places to rent. San Diego County is in 5 congressional districts and
the metropolitan areas of
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA MSA, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for San Diego County includes 34 cities and 83 zip codes with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in San Diego County is $3,050 which represents an increase of 2.08% over the same period.
The most expensive city in San Diego County to rent places is Coronado, CA with an average rent of $6,666. The least expensive city in San Diego County to rent places is Warner Springs, CA with an average rent of $1,795.
The most expensive zip code in San Diego County to rent places is 92118 with an average rent of $6,666. The least expensive zip code in San Diego County to rent places is 92086 with an average rent of $1,795.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in county San Diego currently stands at $3,050.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically San Diego, is more expensive, with an average rent of $3,153. This represents a difference of +3% when compared to San Diego.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,629, showing a less expensive of -14% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a less expensive by -39% when compared to the rent in San Diego.
$3,050
San Diego
VS$3,153
+3%
San Diego, city
$2,629
-14%
CA, state
$1,859
-39%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026
Cities in San Diego County
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Coronado, CA$6,666
Del Mar, CA$5,225
La Jolla, CA$5,207
Cardiff by the Sea, CA$4,752
Encinitas, CA$4,692
Solana Beach, CA$4,026
Carlsbad, CA$4,016
Jamul, CA$3,830
Pauma Valley, CA$3,520
Julian, CA$3,433
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
La Mesa, CA$2,472
National City, CA$2,462
Ramona, CA$2,392
Spring Valley, CA$2,389
Fallbrook, CA$2,364
Valley Center, CA$2,331
San Ysidro, CA$2,242
El Cajon, CA$2,206
Lakeside, CA$2,105
Warner Springs, CA$1,795
