What is the average apartment size in Poway?

The average size for a Poway, CA apartment is 855 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Poway?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Poway is $2,667 per month, a 1.16% decrease from last year’s average of $2,699.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Poway?

In Poway, studios rent for $2,337 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,425 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,782 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,423 per month

What is the average apartment size in Poway?

The typical apartment in Poway offers about 855 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Poway?

Studio apartments in Poway average 598 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 705 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 940 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,182 sq. ft.

Poway, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Poway?

The typical rent budget in Poway ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Poway?

In Poway, 24% of households rent while 76% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Poway is $2,667, a 1.16% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,699.

Studio Apartments at $2,337 offer the most budget-friendly option with 598 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 705 square feet for $2,425, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,782 offer 940 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,182 sq ft) for $3,423, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Poway, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,667	855 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,337	598 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,425	705 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,782	940 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,423	1,182 sq. ft.

Poway, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Poway, CA have decreased by 1.16% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,699 to $2,667.

What's the typical rent budget in Poway, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Poway, CA (47%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Poway, CA?

3,991 or 24% of the households in Poway, CA are renter-occupied while 12,412 or 76% are owner-occupied.

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How Poway Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Poway	$2,667
Los Angeles	$2,762
San Francisco	$3,545
Long Beach	$2,665
East Bay	$2,685
Oakland	$2,651
San Diego	$2,959
Sacramento	$1,921
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Carlsbad, CA	$3,260
San Marcos, CA	$2,728
Escondido, CA	$2,261
La Mesa, CA	$2,485
Vista, CA	$2,527
Murrieta, CA	$2,335
Oceanside, CA	$2,608
Chula Vista, CA	$2,638
El Cajon, CA	$2,234

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Poway apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.