Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Tierrasanta is $2,874, a 0.61% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,892.
One-bedroom apartments provide 672 square feet for $2,582, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $3,023 offer 933 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA
Last updated: April 23, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,874 | 845 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $2,582 | 672 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $3,023 | 933 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA rent trends
Rental prices in Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA have decreased by 0.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,892 to $2,874.
What's the typical rent budget in Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA?
The largest share of rentals in Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA (48%) 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 Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA?
5,600 or 55% of the households in Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA are renter-occupied while 4,605 or 45% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Tierrasanta?
Colina del Sol $1,825/month
Logan Heights $1,936/month
Egger Highlands $2,010/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,969/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Tierrasanta?
Harborview $3,629/month
Bankers Hill - Park West $3,755/month
Carmel Valley $3,949/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 | $3,949 |
| Bankers Hill - Park West | $3,755 |
| Harborview | $3,629 |
| Torrey Hills | $3,609 |
| College View Estates | $3,503 |
| Little Italy | $3,488 |
| Scripps Ranch | $3,471 |
| Morena | $3,410 |
| Serra Mesa | $3,384 |
| Miramar Ranch | $3,308 |
| Mission Valley West | $3,308 |
| Kearny Mesa | $3,272 |
| Del Cerro | $3,269 |
| University City | $3,234 |
| Sabre Springs | $3,192 |
| Core - Columbia | $3,164 |
| Cortez | $3,128 |
| Mission Valley East | $3,099 |
| University Heights | $3,094 |
| Ocean View Hills | $3,042 |
| Rancho Penasquitos | $3,035 |
| Rolando | $3,016 |
| Otay Mesa | $2,998 |
| East Village | $2,944 |
| Hillcrest | $2,937 |
| Carmel Mountain | $2,889 |
| Pacific Beach | $2,885 |
| Grantville | $2,879 |
| Mira Mesa | $2,874 |
| Talmadge | $2,855 |
| Rancho Bernardo | $2,788 |
| Marina | $2,757 |
| North Park | $2,757 |
| Allied Gardens | $2,732 |
| Linda Vista | $2,671 |
| Point Loma Heights | $2,628 |
| Birdland | $2,572 |
| College Area | $2,568 |
| Nestor | $2,539 |
| Bay Park | $2,503 |
| North Clairemont | $2,441 |
| Clairemont Mesa East | $2,319 |
| Bay Ho | $2,293 |
| Lake Murray | $2,269 |
| Otay Mesa West | $2,240 |
| Midway | $2,178 |
| Palm City | $2,157 |
| Bay Terraces | $2,125 |
| Golden Hill | $2,116 |
| Lincoln Park | $2,037 |
| Egger Highlands | $2,010 |
| Logan Heights | $1,936 |
| Colina del Sol | $1,825 |
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San Diego | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Allied Gardens is 27% lower than in Bankers Hill - Park West
$2,732
Allied Gardens rent is 5% lower than San Diego average
Average Rent
$2,732
$3,755
Bankers Hill - Park West rent is 31% higher than San Diego average
Average Rent
$3,755
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 Tierrasanta 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.