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ZIP 92117

Pop. 52,275·San Diego County·367th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,964/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
+$999
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ZIP 92117 · $2,964
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,290
1 BR
$2,460
2 BR
$3,000
3 BR
$4,000
4 BR+
$4,840
Research median
$3,000/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
$35,568/yr
At $2,964/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92117 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 51.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,275
Median income
$103,661
Median age
39.5
Renters
43.5%
Age distribution
17.8%
24.9%
26.6%
12.7%
18%
Under 1817.8%
18–3424.9%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.7%
65+18%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
62.1%
26.1%
White62.1%
Black1.7%
Hispanic26.1%
Asian8%
Other2%
Education (25+)
12.2%
27.4%
51.5%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma12.2%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+51.5%
Housing tenure
56.5%
43.5%
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92117 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,020 → $2,964
up 46.7%
Income
$97,702 → $103,661
up 6.1%
Population
55,195 → 52,275
down 5.3%
Renter share
43.7% → 43.5%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
49.8% → 51.5%
+1.7 pts
Median age
37.5 → 39.5
+2.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 92117 in San Diego, CA has increased by $944 per month, settling near $2,964 after starting the period at $2,020. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $97,702 in 2021 to $103,661 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 40.6 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 55,195 to 52,275 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 92117 in San Diego, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92117 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $2,964/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,000/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($103,661/yr), ZIP 92117 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92117?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92117 (San Diego, CA) is $2,964. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92117 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92117's median rent of $2,964/mo is $999 (51%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92117 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92117 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #367 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,964/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92117?

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 $2,964/mo in ZIP 92117. The local median household income is $103,661/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92117?

Rent in ZIP 92117 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92117 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92117 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,964/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($103,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92117 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92117 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.5% of ZIP 92117 households are renters, while 56.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92117 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92117 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92117 is more affordable than San Diego overall. At $2,964/mo, it's $74 below the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92117 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92117 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,964/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 92117's median household income ($103,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92117 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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