How much does travel nurse housing cost in Poway, CA?

1 listing on CircleRN asks $1,275 a month, median $1,275. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $2,340, so the median sits $1,065 under it.

Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Poway?

Yes. 1 of the 1 listings is a private room with shared common areas, from $1,275 a month.

What is the GSA lodging rate for Poway?

$199 to $237 a night depending on the month for San Diego (fiscal 2026), up to about $7,110 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.

How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?

You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.

Do I need a California license to work in Poway?

California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.

Travel nurse housing in Poway, CA

1 furnished rental listed by hosts for travelers, median $1,275 a month. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom here is $2,340, the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against, and the median asks $1,065 less.

Active listings: 1
Median asking rent: $1,275 a month
Price range: $1,275 to $1,275
HUD fair market rent, 1BR: $2,340

What renting here costs

Median asking rent across the 1 listing is $1,275 a month, from $1,275 to $1,275. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $2,340 (2025); 1 of the 1 sits at or under it.

Asking rent	Listings
Under $1k	0
$1–1.5k	1
$1.5–2k	0
$2–2.5k	0
$2.5–3k	0
Over $3k	0

Available now

1-bedroom private room — $1,275 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking

The stipend against the market

HUD fair market rent is the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against; furnished traveler rentals ask what they ask. Monthly figures, side by side:

Cheapest private room: $1,275
HUD fair market rent, 1BR: $2,340
Median listing here: $1,275
HUD fair market rent, 2BR: $2,890
Market asking rent (Zillow ZORI): $3,191

The GSA lodging rate for San Diego is $199 to $237 a night (fiscal 2026), up to about $7,110 a month: the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays.

Against the national average, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA runs housing 79% above, utilities 74% above and groceries and goods 8% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro, 2024.)

Category	vs. national average
Overall	12% above
Housing	79% above
Utilities	74% above
Groceries and goods	8% above
Services	at par

HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Poway is $2,890 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,340.

California taxes wage income.

Renting here as a traveler

1 of 1 listing sits under fair market rent: HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Poway is $2,340 a month, the benchmark this page holds a stipend against. The 1 under it are all private rooms.
1 private room with a shared kitchen: Median $1,275 a month; no entire place is listed here.
1 of 1 include utilities: Every listing here states which utilities are included; the detail page lists them.
Parking on 1 of 1: Every listing here states parking available.
No listing here takes pets: None of the listings here states pets allowed; the state page covers the wider set.

Common questions

How much does travel nurse housing cost in Poway, CA?: 1 listing on CircleRN asks $1,275 a month, median $1,275. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $2,340, so the median sits $1,065 under it.
Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Poway?: Yes. 1 of the 1 listings is a private room with shared common areas, from $1,275 a month.
What is the GSA lodging rate for Poway?: $199 to $237 a night depending on the month for San Diego (fiscal 2026), up to about $7,110 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.
How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?: You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.
Do I need a California license to work in Poway?: California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.

Housing elsewhere in the state

Housing in San Diego — 72 listings, median $2,350, $180 under fair market rent
Housing in Los Angeles — 56 listings, median $2,150, $0 under fair market rent
Housing in Sacramento — 27 listings, median $1,800, $170 over fair market rent
Housing in Riverside — 15 listings, median $2,000, $10 over fair market rent
Housing in Palm Springs — 14 listings, median $2,175, $315 over fair market rent
Housing in Bakersfield — 13 listings, median $1,600, $540 over fair market rent

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