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Rent in ZIP code 92101, San Diego, CA
HUD's Fair Market Rent for this one ZIP code, about 0.7 miles from downtown San Diego, as of October 2026.
A 1-bedroom in 92101 is $3,380 a month on HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent, utilities included, 27% above the downtown San Diego median of $2,660. Studios run $3,180, 2-bedrooms $4,090. Listings in the ZIP ask $2,923 on Zillow's index.
- Studio
- $3,180HUD, utilities in
- 1 bedroom
- $3,380HUD, utilities in
- 2 bedroom
- $4,090HUD, utilities in
- 3 bedroom
- $5,420HUD, utilities in
- Asking rent
- $2,923Zillow, all homes
- Rank near downtown
- 7of 9cheapest first
Rent by bedroom in 92101
Every ZIP code near downtown San Diego
| ZIP | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | Zillow asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92101 | $3,180 | $3,380 | $4,090 | $5,420 | $2,923 |
| 92102 | $2,100 | $2,230 | $2,700 | $3,580 | $2,328 |
| 92103 | $2,490 | $2,660 | $3,210 | $4,260 | $2,767 |
| 92104 | $2,260 | $2,410 | $2,910 | $3,860 | $2,542 |
| 92113 | $1,740 | $1,850 | $2,240 | $2,970 | $2,400 |
| 92118 | $3,280 | $3,500 | $4,230 | $5,610 | $5,550 |
| 92132 | $2,190 | $2,330 | $2,820 | $3,740 | n/a |
| 92134 | $3,110 | $3,300 | $3,990 | $5,290 | n/a |
| 92135 | $3,280 | $3,500 | $4,230 | $5,610 | n/a |
ZIP codes that touch a 2-mile circle around downtown. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027, read Oct 2026. The city page has walkability, internet, transit, weather and everything else: San Diego, CA for digital nomads.
Questions people ask
How much is rent in ZIP code 92101?
As of October 2026, HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 92101 is $3,180 for a studio, $3,380 for a 1-bedroom, $4,090 for a 2-bedroom and $5,420 for a 3-bedroom, utilities included. That is the 40th-percentile rent paid by recent movers. Zillow's Observed Rent Index for the ZIP, which reflects what listings ask today across all home types, is $2,923 (Aug 2026).
Is 92101 cheaper than the rest of downtown San Diego?
No, it is 27% more. The median 1-bedroom across the 9 ZIP codes within 2 miles of downtown San Diego is $2,660; 92101 ranks 7 of 9, cheapest first. Across the whole metro area HUD's figure is $2,335, 31% less than this ZIP.