Rent by ZIP · San Diego County
Rent in San Diego, CA 92116
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,860 (-5.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,942 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,220 | $2,320 | -4.3% | $1,998–2,442 | $1,715 ±$133 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,370 | $2,490 | -4.8% | $2,133–2,607 | $1,759 ±$43 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,860 | $3,040 | -5.9% | $2,574–3,146 | $2,254 ±$81 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,790 | $4,050 | -6.4% | $3,411–4,169 | $3,088 ±$743 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,590 | $4,910 | -6.5% | $4,131–5,049 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,823.
What renters pay in 92116
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92115 | San Diego | $2,650 | $2,085 |
| 92117 | San Diego | $2,810 | $2,246 |
| 92114 | San Diego | $2,420 | $1,642 |
| 92118 | Coronado | $4,230 | $3,237 |
| 92113 | San Diego | $2,240 | $1,693 |
| 92119 | San Diego | $2,940 | $2,366 |
Fair Market Rents across San Diego County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.