What is the average apartment size in North Park, San Diego, San Diego County, CA?

The average size for a North Park, San Diego, San Diego County, CA apartment is 689 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 North Park?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in North Park is $2,783 per month, a 2.37% increase from last years average of $2,719.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in North Park?

In North Park, studios rent for $2,393 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,555 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,674 per month.

What is the average apartment size in North Park?

The typical apartment in North Park offers about 689 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in North Park?

Studio apartments in North Park average 513 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 616 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,023 sq. ft.

North Park, San Diego, San Diego County, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in North Park?

The typical rent budget in North Park ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in North Park?

In North Park, 71% of households rent while 29% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in North Park is $2,783, a 2.37% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,719.

Studio Apartments at $2,393 offer the most budget-friendly option with 513 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 616 square feet for $2,555, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,674 offer 1,023 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in North Park, San Diego, San Diego County, CA

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,783	689 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,393	513 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,555	616 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,674	1,023 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

North Park, San Diego, San Diego County, CA rent trends

Rental prices in North Park, San Diego, San Diego County, CA have increased by 2.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,719 to $2,783.

What's the typical rent budget in North Park, San Diego, San Diego County, CA?

The largest share of rentals in North Park, San Diego, San Diego County, CA (34%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in North Park, San Diego, San Diego County, CA?

12,180 or 71% of the households in North Park, San Diego, San Diego County, CA are renter-occupied while 5,042 or 29% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in North Park?

Colina del Sol $1,646/month

Logan Heights $1,931/month

Lincoln Park $1,937/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,999/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in North Park?

Harborview $3,674/month

Bankers Hill - Park West $3,893/month

Carmel Valley $4,046/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in San Diego, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Carmel Valley	$4,046
Bankers Hill - Park West	$3,893
Harborview	$3,674
Torrey Hills	$3,662
Scripps Ranch	$3,521
Little Italy	$3,462
Serra Mesa	$3,458
College View Estates	$3,441
Morena	$3,396
Mission Valley West	$3,370
University City	$3,285
Kearny Mesa	$3,270
Sabre Springs	$3,269
Miramar Ranch	$3,246
Core - Columbia	$3,184
Mission Valley East	$3,080
Rancho Penasquitos	$3,071
Cortez	$3,047
University Heights	$3,046
Carmel Mountain	$2,984
Ocean View Hills	$2,983
Talmadge	$2,959
East Village	$2,943
Hillcrest	$2,939
Rolando	$2,907
Mira Mesa	$2,903
Tierrasanta	$2,894
Rancho Bernardo	$2,854
Grantville	$2,850
Pacific Beach	$2,819
Otay Mesa	$2,818
Marina	$2,786
North Park	$2,783
Birdland	$2,768
Linda Vista	$2,752
Allied Gardens	$2,717
Point Loma Heights	$2,714
College Area	$2,634
Bay Park	$2,564
Nestor	$2,522
San Carlos	$2,482
North Clairemont	$2,451
Clairemont Mesa East	$2,443
Lake Murray	$2,398
Redwood Village	$2,357
Bay Ho	$2,315
Otay Mesa West	$2,248
El Cerrito	$2,239
Palm City	$2,237
Golden Hill	$2,218
Midway	$2,175
Bay Terraces	$2,127
Cherokee Point	$2,105
Egger Highlands	$2,095
Ocean Beach	$2,025
Lincoln Park	$1,937
Logan Heights	$1,931
Colina del Sol	$1,646

San Diego | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in North Park is 2% higher than in Allied Gardens

$2,783

North Park rent is the same as San Diego average

Average Rent $2,783

$2,717

Allied Gardens rent is 2% lower than San Diego average

Average Rent $2,717

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 North Park 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.