As of September 2026, rental prices in Normal Heights (92116), in the San Diego metro area, range from $2,104 to $5,702 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year increase occurred in the single-family 3BR segment, with rents rising 5.91%.
For 1BR units, single-family homes have the highest median rent at $2,288, compared to $2,104 for apartments and $2,174 for condos/townhomes.
What is the typical rent range in Normal Heights, CA as of September 2026?
As of September 2026, rental prices in Normal Heights, CA range from $2,104 to $5,702 per month, depending on property type and bedroom size.
Which property type and bedroom count showed the highest annual growth in Normal Heights, CA, and is the increase broad or concentrated?
The single-family 3BR segment saw the strongest year-over-year growth in September 2026 with rents rising 5.91%, and this gain is concentrated in 3BR homes as other single-family bedroom categories experienced declines.
What is the premium gap between apartment and condo/townhome rents for the same bedroom count in Normal Heights, CA?
For 2BR units in September 2026, condos/townhomes rent for $2,742 while apartments rent for $2,492, resulting in a $250 premium for condos/townhomes.
How do rents for apartments compare to single-family homes for the same bedroom count in Normal Heights, CA?
For 4BR units in September 2026, apartment rents are $5,702, which is $739 higher than single-family home rents at $4,963.
Normal Heights, CA· San Diego metro
September 2026
92116
Long-term Rental Rates
Long-term rental rates for Normal Heights (92116), in the San Diego metro area, as of September 2026.
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,999 – $2,209
2.86%
-2.50%
2-Bedroom
$2,367 – $2,616
-0.36%
-9.34%
3-Bedroom
$3,699 – $3,967
2.93%
0.29%
4-Bedroom
$5,463 – $5,941
0.71%
4.09%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,120 – $2,229
0.53%
-0.06%
2-Bedroom
$2,660 – $2,825
-3.55%
0.32%
3-Bedroom
$3,625 – $3,966
2.11%
-7.49%
4-Bedroom
$5,500 – $5,926
0.69%
3.97%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,231 – $2,346
-1.46%
-2.57%
2-Bedroom
$3,070 – $3,360
-1.16%
-2.72%
3-Bedroom
$4,400 – $4,786
-4.45%
5.91%
4-Bedroom
$4,740 – $5,186
-8.18%
-9.28%
Data updated: October 19, 2026
Normal Heights Rental Trends · San Diego metro
In the Normal Heights (92116) rental market, 1-bedroom apartments posted a 3.89% year-over-year decline with median rent at $2,045. A modest 0.1% drop month-over-month reinforces this downward trend in pricing for entry-level apartment units.
Rapid rent growth was observed in 2-bedroom condos in Normal Heights (92116), which jumped 9.76% month-over-month to $2,843. This increase surpassed the 6.93% rise for 2-bedroom single-family homes, demonstrating faster short-term appreciation in the condo segment.
Among three-bedroom rentals, Normal Heights (92116) rental trends reveal that single-family homes command the highest median rent at $4,807, compared to $3,724 for apartments and $3,717 for condos. Single-family homes in this segment also rose 7.3% year-over-year.
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