Good News on Renting... Many examples of rentals sitting for a few months empty ...and this article published April 6th seems to back that up...The online rental platform reports that one-bedroom units have dropped by nearly 6% in the last year, while two-bedroom while two-bedroom rentals are down about 8% countywide. The San Diego metropolitan area ranked 11th among U.S. cities with the most significant rent decreases.
Another article..As of early 2026, San Diego is experiencing a sharper, more dramatic rent decrease than the national average, marking a significant reversal from its previous status as a top rent-growth market. While national median rents have seen a modest decrease, San Diego's decline has outpaced 19 of the top 20 most expensive U.S. rental markets, driven by a sudden surge in housing supply. KPBS