2026 BAH · MCRD San Diego
MCRD San Diego BAH and the rents it covers
E-5 with dependents: $3,975/mo. 76 of 82 communities within 25 miles that post a rent list one at or under it.
- 82 communities within 25 mi post a verified rent
- 76 post a rent at or under E-5 with-dependents BAH ($3,975)
- Lowest posted: $432/mo at Metrome (base rent; fees may be extra)
- Rents checked against each property’s own website: October 28, 2026
- Fees: 22 of 82 post a total monthly price incl. required fees; the rest post base rent, fees may be extra
BAH by pay grade, and how many posted rents fit
| Pay grade | With dependents | Rents at or under | Without | Rents at or under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $3,666 | 75 of 82 | $2,763 | 59 of 82 |
| E-5 | $3,975 | 76 of 82 | $3,147 | 72 of 82 |
| E-6 | $4,404 | 79 of 82 | $3,387 | 74 of 82 |
| E-7 | $4,446 | 79 of 82 | $3,678 | 75 of 82 |
| W-2 | $4,464 | 79 of 82 | $4,062 | 77 of 82 |
| O-1 | $4,032 | 76 of 82 | $3,351 | 74 of 82 |
| O-2 | $4,401 | 79 of 82 | $3,873 | 76 of 82 |
| O-3 | $4,518 | 80 of 82 | $4,248 | 78 of 82 |
| O-4 | $5,082 | 80 of 82 | $4,440 | 79 of 82 |
Housing area: San Diego, CA (CA038). 2026 BAH, source: DTMO. Counts use the lowest verified posted rent per community within 25 miles (straight-line), the same rule as the BAH tool.
Closest communities posting a rent at or under E-5 BAH
- The Presidio Apartments · ≈ 0.8 mi · from $1,637/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Pointe Luxe Apartment Homes · ≈ 1.6 mi · from $2,459/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- MöDE Hillcrest · ≈ 2.3 mi · from $2,441/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- 600 Front · ≈ 2.7 mi · from $2,775/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Apex Mission Valley Luxury Apartments · ≈ 2.7 mi · from $2,639/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Eighth Ave Apartment · ≈ 2.8 mi · from $540/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Diega · ≈ 2.8 mi · from $2,612/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Alta · ≈ 3.0 mi · from $500/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Radian · ≈ 3.1 mi · from $2,748/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Nash Apartments · ≈ 3.1 mi · from $2,190/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
Showing up to 10 of 76. Lowest posted price per community; a fit means at least one floor plan is at or under the BAH amount, not that every unit is.
Every pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $3,975/mo · without: $3,147/mo
Housing area: San Diego, CA (CA038), based on ZIP 92140 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,666 | $2,763 |
| E-2 | $3,666 | $2,763 |
| E-3 | $3,666 | $2,763 |
| E-4 | $3,666 | $2,763 |
| E-5 | $3,975 | $3,147 |
| E-6 | $4,404 | $3,387 |
| E-7 | $4,446 | $3,678 |
| E-8 | $4,488 | $4,065 |
| E-9 | $4,671 | $4,188 |
| W-1 | $4,425 | $3,564 |
| W-2 | $4,464 | $4,062 |
| W-3 | $4,521 | $4,206 |
| W-4 | $4,731 | $4,410 |
| W-5 | $4,992 | $4,455 |
| O-1E | $4,449 | $3,972 |
| O-2E | $4,506 | $4,161 |
| O-3E | $4,770 | $4,398 |
| O-1 | $4,032 | $3,351 |
| O-2 | $4,401 | $3,873 |
| O-3 | $4,518 | $4,248 |
| O-4 | $5,082 | $4,440 |
| O-5 | $5,493 | $4,458 |
| O-6 | $5,541 | $4,494 |
| O-7 | $5,586 | $4,575 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions
What is the 2026 BAH at MCRD San Diego for an E-5 with dependents?
$3,975 a month with dependents and $3,147 without, for the San Diego, CA housing area (CA038). Source: DTMO 2026 BAH rates.
How many rentals near MCRD San Diego fit E-5 BAH?
76 of the 82 communities within 25 miles that post a verified rent list a price at or under $3,975 a month (E-5 with dependents). Rents were checked against each property’s own website (October 28, 2026).
Do the posted rents near MCRD San Diego include fees?
22 of 82 communities post a total monthly price that includes required fees. The rest post base rent, so required fees may be extra.
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