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Last updated on October 14, 2026
Average rent in
Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 14, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Kearny Mesa
$2,980/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Kearny Mesa is $2,980 per month as of October 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,080 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kearny Mesa
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kearny Mesa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Kearny Mesa have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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
Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Kearny Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kearny Mesa is $2,849, whereas a house costs $3,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Kearny Mesa run $2,401 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,738.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,025 | No Change | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | 60% | |
2 bedroom | $2,737 |  1% | 45% | |
3 bedroom | $3,421 | 1% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $4,695 | 2% | 38% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Park | $3,000 | |
Clairemont Mesa East | $2,520 | |
Corridor | $1,995 | |
La Jolla Village | $3,287 | |
Mission Valley West | $3,250 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,459 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,849 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,595 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,795 | 23% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,170 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
60%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,737
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
45%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,421
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
38%
Bay Park
Average rent
$3,000
Clairemont Mesa East
Average rent
$2,520
Corridor
Average rent
$1,995
La Jolla Village
Average rent
$3,287
Mission Valley West
Average rent
$3,250
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,459
Apartments
Average rent
$2,849
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
23%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,170
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kearny 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 Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Kearny Mesa and Bay Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kearny Mesa
57%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA is 1% lower than the median rent in Bay Park, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
3355 Ruffin RoadM2, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 11
5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
3441 Ruffin RoadO1, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 27
5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
2677 Marathon Drive1-H, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 11
2d ago
8725 Ariva Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,953–$5,727
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
8798 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$4,086
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
8725 Ariva Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,953–$5,727
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
8798 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$4,086
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
8725 Ariva Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,953–$5,727
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
3441 Ruffin RoadO1, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 27
5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
3355 Ruffin RoadM2, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 11
5h ago
8798 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$4,086
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
8725 Ariva Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,953–$5,727
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
2677 Marathon Drive1-H, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 11
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Frequently asked questions for Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Kearny Mesa rental market.
How much is rent in Kearny Mesa?
The average rent in Kearny Mesa is $2,980 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kearny Mesa?
Average rent prices in Kearny Mesa have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
How does Kearny Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kearny Mesa is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,080 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kearny Mesa?
To comfortably afford rent in Kearny Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $119,000/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).