Housing Median Monthly Rent ($), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — San Diego Metro

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Coastal zip codes from Encinitas south through central San Diego consistently command the highest median rents, generally exceeding $2,250, while the large inland zip codes in the eastern portion of the metro fall predominantly in the $1,250–$1,750 range. A notable low-rent cluster emerges around National City and portions of southern San Diego, where median rents drop below $1,000, creating a sharp contrast with the adjacent higher-rent coastal areas just to the west. The Poway-to-Santee inland corridor shows moderate rents in the $1,500–$1,750 band, serving as a transitional zone between the expensive coastal strip and the more affordable far-eastern exurbs.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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