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ZIP 92115

Pop. 66,264·San Diego County·641st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,470/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
+$505
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ZIP 92115 · $2,470
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,150
1 BR
$2,310
2 BR
$2,820
3 BR
$3,760
4 BR+
$4,550
Research median
$2,820/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
$29,640/yr
At $2,470/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.5% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92115 (San Diego, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
66,264
Median income
$79,199
Median age
28.8
Renters
60%
Age distribution
16.7%
44%
21.6%
Under 1816.7%
18–3444%
35–5421.6%
55–648.1%
65+9.6%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
45.5%
31.4%
13.6%
White45.5%
Black9.7%
Hispanic31.4%
Asian13.6%
Education (25+)
12.9%
17.3%
29.3%
40.5%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma17.3%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+40.5%
Housing tenure
40%
60%
Owner40%
Renter60%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92115 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,907 → $2,470
up 29.5%
Income
$59,931 → $79,199
up 32.2%
Population
61,450 → 66,264
up 7.8%
Renter share
63.4% → 60%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
35.4% → 40.5%
+5.1 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92115 in San Diego, CA has increased from $1,907 to $2,470, a 29.5% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92115 in San Diego, CA now reports about $79,199, up from $59,931 in 2021. The population has grown by 7.8% since 2021, moving from about 61,450 residents to roughly 66,264. Renters now make up 60% of households, compared with 63.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 40.5% of adults here, versus 35.4% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 92115 in San Diego, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92115 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $2,470/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,820/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($79,199/yr), ZIP 92115 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92115?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92115 (San Diego, CA) is $2,470. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92115 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92115's median rent of $2,470/mo is $505 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92115 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92115 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #641 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,470/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92115?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,470/mo in ZIP 92115. The local median household income is $79,199/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92115?

Rent in ZIP 92115 has decreased 8.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92115 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92115 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,470/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($79,199/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92115 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92115 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60% of ZIP 92115 households are renters, while 40% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92115 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92115 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92115 is more affordable than San Diego overall. At $2,470/mo, it's $568 below the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92115 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92115 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,470/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 92115's median household income ($79,199/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92115 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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