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Last updated on August 27, 2026
Average rent in
Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Jolla Mesa
$3,897/mo
59%vs previous year
The average rent in Jolla Mesa is $3,897 per month as of August 2026. This is 102% above the national average rent, or $1,972 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jolla Mesa
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jolla Mesa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Jolla Mesa have decreased by 60% over the last month and have decreased by 59% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Jolla Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jolla Mesa is $3,504, whereas a house costs $8,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Jolla Mesa run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,476.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,400 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,550 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $4,800 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $10,995 | 61% |  3% | |
4 bedroom | $8,947 | 60% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lower Hermosa | $8,500 | |
Muirlands West | $6,900 | |
Torrey Pines | $3,850 | |
Torrey Preserve | $3,500 | |
Upper Hermosa | $5,350 | |
Wooded Area | $5,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,504 | No Change | - | |
Condos | $5,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $8,247 | 60% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
3 bedroom
Average rent
$10,995
Last 30 days
61%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,947
Last 30 days
60%
Lower Hermosa
Average rent
$8,500
Muirlands West
Average rent
$6,900
Torrey Pines
Average rent
$3,850
Torrey Preserve
Average rent
$3,500
Upper Hermosa
Average rent
$5,350
Wooded Area
Average rent
$5,250
Apartments
Average rent
$3,504
Condos
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$8,247
Last 30 days
60%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Jolla Mesa and Lower Hermosa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Jolla Mesa
102%higher than the national median
342%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA is 54% lower than the median rent in Lower Hermosa, San Diego, CA.
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Frequently asked questions for Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Jolla Mesa rental market.
How much is rent in Jolla Mesa?
The average rent in Jolla Mesa is $3,897 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jolla Mesa?
Average rent prices in Jolla Mesa have decreased by 60% over the last month and have decreased by 59% since last year.
How does Jolla Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jolla Mesa is 102% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,972 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Jolla Mesa?
To comfortably afford rent in Jolla Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $156,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).