What is the average apartment size in San Ysidro?

The average size for a San Ysidro, CA apartment is 835 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 San Ysidro?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in San Ysidro is $2,114 per month, a 7.65% decrease from last year’s average of $2,290.

What is the average apartment size in San Ysidro?

The typical apartment in San Ysidro offers about 835 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

San Ysidro, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in San Ysidro?

The typical rent budget in San Ysidro ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in San Ysidro?

In San Ysidro, 65% of households rent while 35% 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 San Ysidro is $2,114, a 7.65% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,290.

One-bedroom apartments provide 661 square feet for $1,666, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,223 offer 808 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,043 sq ft) for $2,501, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in San Ysidro, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,114	835 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,666	661 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,223	808 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,501	1,043 sq. ft.

San Ysidro, CA rent trends

Rental prices in San Ysidro, CA have decreased by 7.65% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,290 to $2,114.

What's the typical rent budget in San Ysidro, CA?

The largest share of rentals in San Ysidro, CA (40%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in San Ysidro, CA?

5,002 or 65% of the households in San Ysidro, CA are renter-occupied while 2,733 or 35% are owner-occupied.

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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 San Ysidro 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.