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ZIP 92111

Pop. 45,249·San Diego County·361st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,984/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
+$1,019
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 92111 · $2,984
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,270
1 BR
$2,440
2 BR
$2,980
3 BR
$3,970
4 BR+
$4,810
Research median
$2,980/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
$35,808/yr
At $2,984/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92111 (San Diego, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 45.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,249
Median income
$99,644
Median age
38.5
Renters
47.1%
Age distribution
16.5%
28.4%
26.7%
16.6%
Under 1816.5%
18–3428.4%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.8%
65+16.6%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
52.2%
25.5%
20.8%
White52.2%
Black3.5%
Hispanic25.5%
Asian20.8%
Education (25+)
19.3%
24.5%
45.7%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+45.7%
Housing tenure
52.9%
47.1%
Owner52.9%
Renter47.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92111 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,102 → $2,984
up 42.0%
Income
$85,347 → $99,644
up 16.8%
Population
49,351 → 45,249
down 8.3%
Renter share
46.7% → 47.1%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
42.6% → 45.7%
+3.1 pts
Median age
35.9 → 38.5
+2.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 92111 in San Diego, CA has climbed by $882 per month, settling near $2,984 after starting the period at $2,102. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $85,347 in 2021 to $99,644 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 49,351 to 45,249 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.6% to 45.7%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 92111 in San Diego, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92111 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $2,984/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,980/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($99,644/yr), ZIP 92111 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92111?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92111 (San Diego, CA) is $2,984. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92111 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92111's median rent of $2,984/mo is $1,019 (52%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92111 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92111 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #361 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,984/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,984/mo in ZIP 92111. The local median household income is $99,644/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92111?

Rent in ZIP 92111 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92111 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92111 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,984/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($99,644/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92111 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92111 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.1% of ZIP 92111 households are renters, while 52.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92111 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92111 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92111 is more affordable than San Diego overall. At $2,984/mo, it's $54 below the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92111 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92111 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,984/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 92111's median household income ($99,644/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92111 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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