Rentometer, Inc. | Data as of 10/23/2025
The San DiegoâChula VistaâCarlsbad metro corridor blends sunâkissed beaches, vibrant downtown districts, and familyâfriendly suburbs, creating a dynamic rental market that appeals to professionals, students, and retirees alike. Residents enjoy easy access to worldârenowned attractions such as Balboa Park, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, and the pristine shores of Carlsbad State Beach, while also benefiting from reliable commuter routes linking the three cities. This mix of coastal lifestyle and urban convenience fuels steady demand for both apartments and singleâfamily homes across the region.
Rental rates in the area reflect the diversity of housing options, ranging from the $1900s for modest studio homes to the $5500+ range for expansive fourâplus bedroom houses. Apartment studios and oneâbedroom units typically sit in the low $2200s and $2300s, while twoâbedroom apartments often command prices in the $3100s. Larger apartment layouts and threeâbedroom units move toward the $3800s and beyond, with premium fourâplus bedroom units reaching the $4000s. For houses, studios and oneâbedroom homes are found in the $1900sâ$2200s, twoâbedroom dwellings average in the $3200s, and threeâbedroom homes trend around the $4100s.
The metro areaâs rental inventory offers a broad spectrum of choices, from sleek highârise apartments near downtown San Diego to spacious singleâfamily homes in the leafy neighborhoods of Chula Vista and Carlsbad. Popular districts such as La Jolla, Mission Valley, and the coastal corridor around Carlsbad Village cater to renters seeking upscale amenities, while emerging communities like Otay Mesa and South Carlsbad provide more affordable entry points. This varied landscape ensures that prospective tenants can find a residence that aligns with their lifestyle, budget, and proximity preferences within one of Southern Californiaâs most soughtâafter regions.
| Property Type | Bedrooms | Average | Median | Min - Max | 25th - 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | Studio | $2,079 | $2,175 | $995 - $2,999 | $1,720 - $2,395 |
| Apartment | 1 Bedroom | $2,195 | $2,176 | $675 - $4,440 | $1,840 - $2,501 |
| Apartment | 2 Bedroom | $3,382 | $3,000 | $1,000 - $17,253 | $2,660 - $3,600 |
| Apartment | 3 Bedroom | $4,185 | $3,800 | $2,600 - $9,500 | $3,195 - $4,425 |
| Apartment | 4+ Bedroom | $5,750 | $5,850 | $5,500 - $5,900 | $5,500 - $5,900 |
| House | Studio | $1,983 | $2,000 | $1,950 - $2,000 | $1,950 - $2,000 |
| House | 1 Bedroom | $2,501 | $2,200 | $900 - $4,499 | $2,000 - $2,995 |
| House | 2 Bedroom | $3,358 | $3,000 | $900 - $6,400 | $2,800 - $3,500 |
| House | 3 Bedroom | $4,929 | $4,200 | $1,566 - $25,000 | $3,600 - $5,000 |
| House | 4+ Bedroom | $6,407 | $5,425 | $3,780 - $29,000 | $4,448 - $7,995 |
In the current period, the average rent in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA was $2,068 for Studio, $2,230 for 1 Bedroom, $3,375 for 2 Bedroom, $4,741 for 3 Bedroom, and $5,814 for 4+ Bedroom.
Data provided by Rentometer, Inc.