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 change in Downtown San Diego, CA is a 12.67% increase for single-family 2BR homes, while other single-family bedroom sizes show additional growth between 0.72% and 4.28%.
For 2BR units in Downtown San Diego, CA in September 2026, apartments have a median rent of $3,665 compared to $3,403 for condo/townhomes and $3,301 for single-family homes.
What is the typical rent range in Downtown San Diego, CA (92101)?
As of September 2026, median monthly rents in Downtown San Diego, CA (92101) range from $2,622 for single-family 1BR homes up to $5,711 for 4BR apartments.
Which segment saw the biggest year-over-year rent drop in Downtown San Diego, CA, and is it across the board or just one bedroom type?
In Downtown San Diego, CA, the largest year-over-year decline as of September 2026 is in condo/townhome 2BR units, where median rent decreased 4.72% to $3,403, while other condo/townhome sizes show increases of 2.35% (1BR), 6.61% (3BR), and 4.21% (4BR), indicating the decline is limited to the 2BR segment.
What is the most affordable rental option in Downtown San Diego, CA right now?
As of September 2026, the most affordable median rent in Downtown San Diego, CA is for single-family 1BR homes at $2,622 per month, compared with $2,777 for 1BR condo/townhomes and $2,841 for 1BR apartments.
Are rents generally going up or down in Downtown San Diego, CA, and what do the actual numbers show?
In Downtown San Diego, CA as of September 2026, apartment rents are up year-over-year between 1.28% and 8.19%, condo/townhome rents range from a 4.72% decrease in 2BR to increases up to 6.61%, and single-family rents range from 0.72% to 12.67% growth across bedroom counts.
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: November 11, 2026
Downtown San Diego Rental Trends · San Diego metro
In the Downtown San Diego (92101) rental market, in the San Diego metro area, 1BR apartments command $2,841, up 2.50% month over month and 8.19% year over year, outpacing 1BR condos at $2,777 and 1BR single-family homes at $2,622 by $64 and $219 respectively, highlighting a premium for smaller apartment units in this core ZIP.
Among 2BR units, single-family homes in Downtown San Diego (92101) have declined the most, with median rent at $3,301, down 3.12% month over month and 12.67% year over year, compared with 2BR apartments at $3,665 and 2BR condos/townhomes at $3,403, suggesting landlords in this segment face the sharpest pricing pressure.
For larger attached product, Downtown San Diego (92101) rental trends show 3BR condos/townhomes at $4,454, rising 1.71% month over month and 6.61% year over year, surpassing 3BR apartments at $4,478 by $24 while trailing 3BR single-family homes at $4,824 by $370, underscoring nuanced positioning among three-bedroom options.
Crestmont Realty is a San Diego property management firm serving the San Diego coastal region and surrounding neighborhoods, from Coronado and Point Loma to La Jolla and Del Mar, with select areas across the county. We provide full-service residential management and tenant placement for single-family homes, condos, and small multifamily properties. Crestmont publishes current rental market data for San Diego neighborhoods every month, including rents by bedroom, vacancy, and days on market.
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