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ZIP 92114

Pop. 65,745·San Diego County·543rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,644/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
+$679
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ZIP 92114 · $2,644
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,160
2 BR
$2,640
3 BR
$3,520
4 BR+
$4,260
Research median
$2,640/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
$31,728/yr
At $2,644/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 7.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92114 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
65,745
Median income
$97,794
Median age
38.1
Renters
30.2%
Age distribution
20.7%
24%
25.5%
12.1%
17.6%
Under 1820.7%
18–3424%
35–5425.5%
55–6412.1%
65+17.6%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
16.9%
16.6%
44.8%
24%
White16.9%
Black16.6%
Hispanic44.8%
Asian24%
Education (25+)
17.8%
27.9%
32.2%
22.1%
No HS diploma17.8%
HS diploma27.9%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+22.1%
Housing tenure
69.8%
30.2%
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92114 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,741 → $2,644
up 51.9%
Income
$79,917 → $97,794
up 22.4%
Population
67,745 → 65,745
down 3.0%
Renter share
30.4% → 30.2%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 22.1%
+2.4 pts
Median age
36.6 → 38.1
+1.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 92114 in San Diego, CA stood at $1,741 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,644, reflecting a 51.9% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $97,794 today, compared with $79,917 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 67,745 residents to roughly 65,745. College-educated residents now make up 22.1% of adults here, versus 19.7% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92114 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $2,644/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($97,794/yr), ZIP 92114 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92114?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92114 (San Diego, CA) is $2,644. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92114 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92114's median rent of $2,644/mo is $679 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92114 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92114 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #543 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,644/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92114?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,644/mo in ZIP 92114. The local median household income is $97,794/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92114?

Rent in ZIP 92114 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92114 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92114 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,644/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($97,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92114 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92114 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.2% of ZIP 92114 households are renters, while 69.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92114 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92114 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92114 is more affordable than San Diego overall. At $2,644/mo, it's $394 below the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92114 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92114 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,644/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 92114's median household income ($97,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92114 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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