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ZIP 92154

Pop. 80,445·San Diego County·358th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,999/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$1,034
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ZIP 92154 · $2,999
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,250
1 BR
$2,420
2 BR
$2,950
3 BR
$3,930
4 BR+
$4,760
Research median
$2,950/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
$35,988/yr
At $2,999/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92154 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 22% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
80,445
Median income
$94,901
Median age
36.5
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
22.9%
25%
27.1%
14.2%
Under 1822.9%
18–3425%
35–5427.1%
55–6410.8%
65+14.2%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
25.5%
68.2%
White25.5%
Black5.4%
Hispanic68.2%
Asian11.9%
Education (25+)
19.9%
26.8%
31.3%
22%
No HS diploma19.9%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+22%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92154 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,081 → $2,999
up 44.1%
Income
$74,705 → $94,901
up 27.0%
Population
85,024 → 80,445
down 5.4%
Renter share
38.9% → 38.9%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
18% → 22%
+4.0 pts
Median age
35 → 36.5
+1.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92154 in San Diego, CA has shifted from $2,081 to $2,999, up 44.1% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,705 in 2021 to $94,901 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92154 in San Diego, CA losing about 4,579 residents over the five-year window, down 5.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18% to 22% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 92154 in San Diego, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92154 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $2,999/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,950/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($94,901/yr), ZIP 92154 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92154?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92154 (San Diego, CA) is $2,999. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92154 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92154's median rent of $2,999/mo is $1,034 (53%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92154 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92154 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #358 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,999/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92154?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,999/mo in ZIP 92154. The local median household income is $94,901/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92154?

Rent in ZIP 92154 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92154 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92154 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,999/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($94,901/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92154 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92154 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of ZIP 92154 households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92154 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92154 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92154 is more affordable than San Diego overall. At $2,999/mo, it's $39 below the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92154 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92154 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,999/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 92154's median household income ($94,901/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92154 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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