Long-term Rental Rates — August 2026 · ZIPs: 92121
Local market data by Crestmont Realty
As of August 2026, rental prices in Sorrento Valley, CA range from $2,505 to $5,689 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year increase was in single-family 1BR units, which saw rents rise 6.21%.
For 2BR homes, single-family properties have a median rent of $3,668, higher than apartments at $3,139.
What is the current range of median rent prices in Sorrento Valley, CA?
As of August 2026, rents in Sorrento Valley, CA range from $2,505 for a 1BR apartment to $5,689 for a 4BR apartment.
How much more expensive are single-family homes compared to apartments for the same bedroom count in Sorrento Valley, CA?
In August 2026, single-family 2BR homes in Sorrento Valley, CA have a median rent of $3,668, which is $529 higher than 2BR apartments at $3,139.
Are rents in Sorrento Valley, CA overall rising, falling, or mixed across different property segments?
In August 2026, Sorrento Valley, CA shows a mixed rent trend: some segments like single-family 1BR units increased 6.21% YoY, while others such as apartment 1BR rents declined 2.45% YoY.
For which bedroom count does one property type dramatically outperform others in Sorrento Valley, CA?
In the 1BR segment for August 2026, single-family homes have the highest median rent at $2,821, surpassing apartments at $2,505 and condos/townhomes at $2,653.
Sorrento Valley, CA
August 2026
92121
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,430 – $2,580
1.74%
-2.45%
2-Bedroom
$3,045 – $3,233
2.99%
-1.84%
3-Bedroom
$4,231 – $4,537
1.15%
2.41%
4-Bedroom
$5,615 – $5,928
1.17%
4.16%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,574 – $2,733
-2.56%
-0.74%
2-Bedroom
$3,243 – $3,444
-0.55%
-2.95%
3-Bedroom
$3,867 – $4,147
-1.00%
-1.21%
4-Bedroom
$5,506 – $5,858
1.06%
4.56%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,708 – $2,934
1.07%
6.21%
2-Bedroom
$3,514 – $3,822
0.91%
3.97%
3-Bedroom
$4,360 – $4,676
-1.43%
-1.63%
4-Bedroom
$5,379 – $5,851
0.99%
3.10%
Data updated: September 21, 2026
Sorrento Valley Rental Trends
In the Sorrento Valley (92121) rental market, 4-bedroom apartment units reached a median rent of $5,623 in July 2026, marking a 4.26% increase year over year. This segment posted the largest annual percentage gain among apartments, reflecting growing demand for larger rental units in Sorrento Valley (92121).
At $3,048, 2-bedroom apartments in Sorrento Valley (92121) outperformed 2-bedroom condos, which stood at $3,362. Despite the higher price point, 2-bedroom condos registered a 0.78% month-over-month rise while apartments in this segment experienced a 1.12% monthly decline, highlighting price and momentum shifts across property types in Sorrento Valley (92121).
Sorrento Valley (92121) rental trends show 1-bedroom single-family homes commanding a median rent of $2,791, up 6.45% year over year. This is the strongest annual gain among all 1-bedroom segments, indicating heightened competition for smaller detached rentals in Sorrento Valley (92121).
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