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ZIP 92122

Pop. 45,411·San Diego County·254th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,266/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$1,301
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ZIP 92122 · $3,266
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,000
1 BR
$3,230
2 BR
$3,940
3 BR
$5,250
4 BR+
$6,360
Research median
$3,940/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
$39,192/yr
At $3,266/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92122 (San Diego, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 74.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,411
Median income
$105,177
Median age
31.7
Renters
65.6%
Age distribution
12.5%
43.8%
21.4%
14.9%
Under 1812.5%
18–3443.8%
35–5421.4%
55–647.4%
65+14.9%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
51.5%
14.6%
28.9%
White51.5%
Black1.6%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian28.9%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
13.5%
74.9%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma8.1%
Some college13.5%
Bachelor's+74.9%
Housing tenure
34.4%
65.6%
Owner34.4%
Renter65.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92122 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,254 → $3,266
up 44.9%
Income
$88,073 → $105,177
up 19.4%
Population
45,676 → 45,411
down 0.6%
Renter share
67% → 65.6%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
74.7% → 74.9%
+0.2 pts
Median age
31.2 → 31.7
+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 92122 in San Diego, CA has climbed by $1,012 per month, settling near $3,266 after starting the period at $2,254. Census figures show median household income at $105,177 today, compared with $88,073 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did 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 92122 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $3,266/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,940/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($105,177/yr), ZIP 92122 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92122?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92122 (San Diego, CA) is $3,266. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92122 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92122's median rent of $3,266/mo is $1,301 (66%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92122 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92122 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #254 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,266/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92122?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,266/mo in ZIP 92122. The local median household income is $105,177/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92122?

Rent in ZIP 92122 has increased 7.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92122 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92122 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,266/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($105,177/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92122 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92122 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.6% of ZIP 92122 households are renters, while 34.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92122 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92122 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92122 is pricier than San Diego as a whole. At $3,266/mo, it's $228 above the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92122 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92122 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $3,266/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 92122's median household income ($105,177/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92122 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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