San Diego cap rate
The cap rate in San Diego is 2.1%, ranking #2,609 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Updated monthly and free to explore.
Cap rate
2.1%
Ranks #2,609 of 3,071 U.S. counties, in the top 85%.
- vs. national median3.4%San Diego is lower than the U.S. median
- vs. California median2.8%San Diego is lower than the California median
What cap rate means
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.
San Diego cap rate: common questions
What is the cap rate in San Diego?
The cap rate in San Diego is 2.1%, which ranks #2,609 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Curb Report updates this monthly and it is free to view.
Is the cap rate in San Diego above or below the national average?
San Diego is lower than the U.S. median of 3.4%, putting it in the top 85% of U.S. counties.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
San Diego is lower than the California median of 2.8%.
What does cap rate mean?
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.