As of September 2026, rental prices in Downtown San Diego (92101), in the San Diego metro area, range from $2,622 to $5,711 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year decline occurred in condo/townhome 2BR units, which fell 4.72%, and this decrease was not seen in other condo/townhome bedrooms.
For 3-bedroom units, single-family homes command the highest median rent at $4,824, compared to $4,478 for apartments and $4,454 for condos/townhomes.
What is the range of rental prices in Downtown San Diego, CA as of September 2026?
As of September 2026, rental prices in Downtown San Diego, CA range from $2,622 for a 1BR single-family home to $5,711 for a 4BR apartment.
Which segment in Downtown San Diego, CA saw the largest year-over-year decline as of September 2026, and was it across all bedrooms or just one segment?
The steepest year-over-year decline was in 2BR condo/townhome rents, which decreased by 4.72%, while other condo/townhome bedroom types did not experience a similar drop.
What is the most affordable rental option in Downtown San Diego, CA for September 2026?
The most affordable rental option is a 1BR single-family home at $2,622 per month.
How are year-over-year rent changes distributed across segments in Downtown San Diego, CA as of September 2026?
Year-over-year rent changes vary by segment, ranging from a decrease of 4.72% for 2BR condo/townhomes to an increase of 8.19% for 1BR apartments.
Downtown San Diego, CA· San Diego metro
September 2026
92101
Long-term Rental Rates
Long-term rental rates for Downtown San Diego (92101), in the San Diego metro area, as of September 2026.
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,685 – $2,998
2.50%
8.19%
2-Bedroom
$3,445 – $3,884
-0.91%
1.28%
3-Bedroom
$4,210 – $4,747
1.40%
6.15%
4-Bedroom
$5,658 – $5,951
0.62%
3.61%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,694 – $2,861
0.18%
2.35%
2-Bedroom
$3,277 – $3,529
-5.49%
-4.72%
3-Bedroom
$4,254 – $4,655
1.71%
6.61%
4-Bedroom
$5,500 – $5,936
0.71%
4.21%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,543 – $2,700
-2.87%
0.72%
2-Bedroom
$3,152 – $3,450
-3.12%
-12.67%
3-Bedroom
$4,621 – $5,027
0.65%
4.28%
4-Bedroom
$5,274 – $5,736
-4.17%
4.02%
Data updated: October 19, 2026
Downtown San Diego Rental Trends · San Diego metro
In the Downtown San Diego (92101) rental market, 2-bedroom apartments saw a substantial month-over-month increase of 3.45%, reaching a median rent of $3,698 in August 2026. This segment also posted a 4.67% year-over-year gain, highlighting growth in mid-sized apartment rentals in Downtown San Diego (92101).
Among larger units, 3-bedroom condos in Downtown San Diego (92101) surged 12.35% month over month to $4,379, while apartments in the same segment moved to $4,416 with a modest -0.87% monthly change. This difference underscores the outsized momentum in condo pricing for larger bedrooms.
Demand for spacious homes is evident as Downtown San Diego (92101) rental trends show 4-bedroom single-family properties climbed to a median rent of $5,745, marking a 9.15% increase year over year. This outpaces all other 4-bedroom segments, reflecting a premium for detached housing options.
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