Houses for Rent in San Diego, CA
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2021 Year-End Report: Outdoor-Friendly Small Metros Were the Most Desirable for Rent, Led by Eugene, OR

San Diego came in second this rental season. Despite the rising cost of living and housing, high taxes and the risk of natural disasters, San Diego is still a preferred alternative to other expensive West Coast metros — especially now that hybrid work is on the rise. Plus, as a typically strong job hub, San Diego is already on track to recovery thanks to funding coming in through local and federal emergency programs. However, similar to other Southern California cities, there weren't enough apartments built here in the last two years to accommodate the growing demand in the metro: This year, it took 26 days for an apartment to be filled, with 29 people competing for a rental in America’s Finest City, twice as many as the national benchmark. And, this rental season, the typical San Diego apartment seeker boasted an average credit score of 671, the highest among the top 10 rental markets.

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Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many houses are available in San Diego, CA on RentCafe?

There are 2 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Diego, CA were last updated on 21 May 2022.

What is the average size of a rental house in San Diego, CA?

The average San Diego, CA rental house size is 1,066 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a house in San Diego, CA?

Renting a house in San Diego, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in San Diego, CA?

Houses for rent in San Diego, CA are usually located in non-central areas. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in San Diego, CA.

San Diego, CA Demographics

Total Population1,409,573
Female 711,134

Male 698,439
Median Age34.9

San Diego, CA has a population of 1,409,573 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 698,439 of San Diego’s residents are women and 711,134 are men. The median age of those who live in San Diego, CA is 34.9.

Average Rent in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA Average Rental Price, February 2022 $2,756 ^/mo

The average monthly rent of apartments in San Diego, CA is $2,756.

San Diego, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

About 12% of apartment rents in San Diego, CA range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 84% of apartments. Around 2% of San Diego’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 1% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

San Diego, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent	Nov / 2018	Mar / 2019	Jul / 2019	Nov / 2019	Mar / 2020	Jul / 2020	Nov / 2020	Mar / 2021	Jul / 2021	Nov / 2021	Feb / 2022
San Diego, CA	$2,186	$2,155	$2,216	$2,223	$2,235	$2,176	$2,201	$2,237	$2,377	$2,610	$2,756
National	$1,362	$1,367	$1,399	$1,407	$1,409	$1,399	$1,403	$1,412	$1,495	$1,591	$1,628

Compared to the national average rent of $1,628, the average rent in San Diego, CA is $2,756.

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San Diego, CA Households

Total Number of Households507,580
Family 307,217

Non-family 200,363
Children 148,671

No Children 358,909

Average People Per Household2.7
Median Household Income$79,673
Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,806

According to U.S. Census data, there are 507,580 households in San Diego, CA. 307,217 are family households and 200,363 are non-family households. There are 148,671 households with children in San Diego and 358,909 households without children. On average, about 2.7 people live in a household in San Diego, CA. The median income of a San Diego household living in San Diego is $79,673 per year. The median housing costs per month are $1,806.

San Diego, CA Education Statistics

The level of education of the population of San Diego, CA is as follows: 6% have no high school education, 23% completed some high school, 23% partially completed college, 7% have an Associate Degree, 25% have a Bachelor Degree, and 16% have a Graduate Degree.

Renting a house in San Diego, CA

Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 2 homes for rent in San Diego, CA. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family. You can look into duplexes for rent too. Prices in San Diego, CA for rental homes start at $2,350.

A rental house offers flexibility

Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.

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Houses for Rent in San Diego, CA
4 Rentals Available

The Reserve At 4S Ranch

9962 Medina

9187 Via De Juan

9187 Via De Juan

9187 Via De Juan

9187 Via De Juan

9187 Via De Juan

9187 Via De Juan

9187 Via De Juan

9187 Via De Juan

817 4th Street