San Diego city and rental quick facts

City quick factsRenter quick facts
Population1,223,341Pct. renter occupied50.46%
Males to females1.0142:1Avg. household size2.51
Avg. household income$45,733Families with kids under 1836.80%
Income above poverty56.40%Avg. age of rental structure38 yrs

Cities near San Diego

CityDistanceCityDistance
Coronado3.86 MilesLa Mesa12.35 Miles
National City7.34 MilesGilman13.97 Miles
Lincoln Acres8.78 MilesImperial Beach14.28 Miles
Chula Vista9.45 MilesLa Jolla15.38 Miles
Lemon Grove10.84 MilesSpring Valley15.71 Miles
Canyon11.30 MilesEl Cajon17.99 Miles
Bonita11.30 MilesSantee19.77 Miles
Approximate driving distance from San Diego.

Finding great San Diego apartments for rent

Unbelievable weather and beaches have drawn many people to San Diego, CA. If you're looking for a San Diego apartment in this amazing city, take advantage of this guide to San Diego apartment rentals.

City sights in San Diego, CA

The many attractions of San Diego help explain why people gravitate toward it. Compared to other large cities, San Diego is easy to get around. The grid-system will make your San Diego apartment rental search far easier than in other cities. Since it is easy to navigate, it'll be easy for you to take in all the San Diego attractions, like the famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Wild Animal Park, and the beautiful Balboa Park. Other areas to check out are the Embarcadero and Gas Lamp Quarter, where you'll find unique shops, restaurants and great San Diego apartments for rent.

Job opportunities in San Diego, California

Since San Diego apartment rentals are more expensive than you may be used to, you'll need a way to pay for the privilege of being a resident of San Diego apartments. But, don't worry, the San Diego economy is diverse. Tourism is a significant part of the economy and drives the retail, dining, and service industries. The harbor makes commercial transportation a major player in the economy, and the U.S. Navy conducts a variety of operations from this location. Other employment options for resident of San Diego apartment rentals exist in agriculture, oceanography, and science and medical research. No matter your interests, you should be able to find a way to pay for your San Diego apartment rental.

Where to live in San Diego

Finding an apartment for rent in San Diego can be a challenge, as people rarely move out and vacancies can be hard to come by--not to mention that the cost of living is over 30% higher than in most US cities. The most expensive San Diego apartments lie along the beach in beach communities like Ocean Beach. La Jolla is an upscale neighborhood out from the city. For slightly more affordable San Diego apartment rentals, check out the neighborhoods near the two universities located in San Diego.

San Diego zip codes

  • 92101
  • 92102
  • 92103
  • 92104
  • 92105
  • 92106
  • 92107
  • 92108
  • 92109
  • 92110
  • 92111
  • 92112
  • 92113
  • 92114
  • 92115
  • 92116
  • 92117
  • 92119
  • 92120
  • 92121
  • 92122
  • 92123
  • 92124
  • 92126
  • 92127
  • 92128
  • 92129
  • 92130
  • 92131
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  • 92133
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  • 92135
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  • 92137
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  • 92139
  • 92140
  • 92142
  • 92145
  • 92147
  • 92149
  • 92150
  • 92152
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  • 92154
  • 92155
  • 92158
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  • 92190
  • 92191
  • 92192
  • 92193
  • 92194
  • 92195
  • 92196
  • 92197
  • 92198
  • 92199

Neighborhoods in San Diego

  • Allied Gardens
  • Alta Vista
  • Balboa Park
  • Bario Logan
  • Bay Ho
  • Bay Park
  • Bay Terrace
  • Bird Land
  • Carmel Mountain
  • Carmel Valley
  • Chollas View
  • City Heights East
  • City Heights West
  • Clairemont Mesa
  • College Area
  • Columbia
  • Core
  • Cortez Hill
  • Darnall
  • Del Cerro
  • Del Mar Heights
  • East Village
  • Egger Highlands
  • El Cerritos
  • Emerald Hills
  • Encanto
  • Gaslamp Quarter
  • Gateway
  • Grant Hill
  • Grantville
  • Horton Plaza
  • Jomacha-Lomita
  • Kearny Mesa
  • Kensington
  • La Jolla
  • La Jolla Village
  • Lake Murray
  • Lincoln Park
  • Linda Vista
  • Little Italy
  • Loma Portal
  • Marina
  • Memorial
  • Midtown
  • Midtown District
  • Mira Mesa
  • Miramar
  • Mission Bay
  • Mission Valley
  • Moreno Mission
  • Mount Hope
  • Mountain View
  • Nestor
  • Normal Heights
  • North City
  • North Clairemont
  • North Hills
  • Oak Park
  • Ocean Beach
  • Old Town
  • Pacific Beach
  • Palm City
  • Paradise Hills
  • Park West
  • Rancho Bernadino
  • Rancho Penasquitos
  • Rolando
  • Roseville
  • Sabre Springs
  • San Carlos
  • San Ysidro
  • Scripps Ranch
  • Serra Mesa
  • Sky Line
  • Sorrento Valley
  • South Park
  • Southcrest
  • Talmadge
  • Tierrasanta
  • Tijuana River Valley
  • Torrey Pines
  • University City
  • Valencia Park
  • Webster
  • West University Heights
  • Wooded Area
Neighborhood data provided by zillow.com

San Diego rental rates

BedroomsAvg. rentMin.Max.
Studio$1,058$728$1,813
1 Bdrm$1,366$783$2,115
2 Bdrm$1,744$992$2,880
3 Bdrm$2,154$1,163$3,424

San Diego crime rates

San Diego crime rates are about 8% lower than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes502 / 100K
National average558 / 100K
Property crimes3,502 / 100K
National average3,814 / 100K
City crime index4,004 / 100K
National crime index4,372 / 100K

San Diego demographics

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Languages spoken in San Diego

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San Diego transportation

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