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ZIP 92105

Pop. 71,411·San Diego County·769th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,147/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$182
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ZIP 92105 · $2,147
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$1,990
2 BR
$2,430
3 BR
$3,240
4 BR+
$3,920
Research median
$2,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,764/yr
At $2,147/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92105 (San Diego, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
71,411
Median income
$68,563
Median age
33.6
Renters
67.4%
Age distribution
23.1%
29.2%
25.8%
Under 1823.1%
18–3429.2%
35–5425.8%
55–6410.7%
65+11.2%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
19.5%
14%
49%
18.2%
White19.5%
Black14%
Hispanic49%
Asian18.2%
Education (25+)
29.5%
24.5%
23.4%
22.6%
No HS diploma29.5%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+22.6%
Housing tenure
32.6%
67.4%
Owner32.6%
Renter67.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92105 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,595 → $2,147
up 34.6%
Income
$51,868 → $68,563
up 32.2%
Population
73,085 → 71,411
down 2.3%
Renter share
67.7% → 67.4%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
18.9% → 22.6%
+3.7 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92105 in San Diego, CA has shifted from $1,595 to $2,147, up 34.6% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92105 in San Diego, CA now reports about $68,563, up from $51,868 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92105 in San Diego, CA losing about 1,674 residents over the five-year window, down 2.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.9% to 22.6% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 92105 in San Diego, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92105 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $2,147/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($68,563/yr), ZIP 92105 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92105?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92105 (San Diego, CA) is $2,147. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92105 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92105's median rent of $2,147/mo is $182 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92105 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92105 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #769 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,147/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92105?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,147/mo in ZIP 92105. The local median household income is $68,563/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92105?

Rent in ZIP 92105 has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92105 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92105 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,147/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($68,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92105 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92105 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.4% of ZIP 92105 households are renters, while 32.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92105 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92105 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92105 is more affordable than San Diego overall. At $2,147/mo, it's $891 below the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92105 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92105 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,147/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 92105's median household income ($68,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92105 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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