Rent by ZIP · San Diego County
Rent in San Diego, CA 92121
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,290 (-6.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,606 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,550 | $2,680 | -4.9% | $2,295–2,805 | $1,987 ±$204 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,720 | $2,880 | -5.6% | $2,448–2,992 | $2,203 ±$52 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,290 | $3,520 | -6.5% | $2,961–3,619 | $2,600 ±$185 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,360 | $4,690 | -7% | $3,924–4,796 | $3,363 ±$321 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,280 | $5,680 | -7% | $4,752–5,808 | $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 92121
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92120 | San Diego | $3,110 | $2,385 |
| 92122 | San Diego | $3,700 | $2,938 |
| 92119 | San Diego | $2,940 | $2,366 |
| 92123 | San Diego | $3,590 | $2,916 |
| 92118 | Coronado | $4,230 | $3,237 |
| 92124 | San Diego | $4,010 | $3,094 |
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.