Long-term Rental Rates — August 2026 · ZIPs: 92101
Local market data by Crestmont Realty
As of August 2026, rental prices in Downtown San Diego, CA range from $2,699 to $5,745 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year rent decrease was for single-family 2BR homes, which fell 8.01% compared to August 2025.
Comparing 2BR units, apartments rent for $3,608 while condos/townhomes are $3,447 and single-family homes are $3,407.
What is the range of rents in Downtown San Diego, CA as of August 2026?
Rents in Downtown San Diego, CA span from $2,699 for the least expensive 1BR single-family home to $5,745 for a 4BR single-family house as of August 2026.
Which property and bedroom combination saw the largest annual rent decline in Downtown San Diego, CA?
The biggest annual rent decline was for single-family 2BR homes, dropping 8.01% year-over-year to $3,407 as of August 2026, a decline limited to this segment rather than broadly across single-family properties.
What is the most affordable rental option in Downtown San Diego, CA right now?
The most affordable option is a 1BR single-family home renting for $2,699 per month as of August 2026.
Which segment in Downtown San Diego, CA had an unusually large month-over-month rent increase recently?
Condo/townhome 3BR units saw a standout monthly rent increase of 12.35%, reaching $4,379 as of August 2026.
Downtown San Diego, CA
August 2026
92101
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,620 – $2,924
-0.34%
4.96%
2-Bedroom
$3,476 – $3,920
3.45%
4.67%
3-Bedroom
$4,151 – $4,681
-0.87%
3.62%
4-Bedroom
$5,579 – $5,914
1.18%
3.82%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,689 – $2,855
2.13%
1.92%
2-Bedroom
$3,475 – $3,727
-0.07%
2.03%
3-Bedroom
$4,226 – $4,533
12.35%
1.23%
4-Bedroom
$5,506 – $5,895
1.09%
4.33%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,599 – $2,799
6.59%
4.46%
2-Bedroom
$3,271 – $3,543
-3.81%
-8.01%
3-Bedroom
$4,592 – $4,994
1.05%
4.40%
4-Bedroom
$5,486 – $6,003
1.02%
9.15%
Data updated: September 23, 2026
Downtown San Diego Rental Trends
In the Downtown San Diego (92101) rental market, 2-bedroom condos recorded a median rent of $3,447 in August 2026, reflecting a 4.34% decrease month-over-month and a -2.32% drop year-over-year. This decline was the sharpest amongst all tracked property and bedroom segments in Downtown San Diego (92101).
Among larger units in Downtown San Diego (92101), 3-bedroom single-family homes are priced at $4,793, up 1.05% month-over-month and 4.4% year-over-year. This leads 3-bedroom apartments, which sit at $4,416, by a notable $377 difference in median rent.
Examining segment performance, Downtown San Diego (92101) rental trends show that 1-bedroom condos surged 2.13% month-over-month to a median of $2,772. This increase contrasts with 1-bedroom apartments, which saw a -0.34% decrease in the same period.
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.
Properties Managed: Single-family homes, condos and townhomes, small multifamily
Target Audience: Rental property owners, investors, accidental landlords, and out-of-state owners of San Diego properties
Market Notes: San Diego rental conditions vary by neighborhood. Crestmont publishes current submarket data monthly, at neighborhood and ZIP grain.