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Last updated on July 15, 2026
Average rent in
Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Kearny Mesa
$2,992/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Kearny Mesa is $2,992 per month as of July 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,042 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kearny Mesa
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kearny Mesa rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Kearny Mesa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $2,695, whereas a house costs $3,490. 1-bedroom apartments in Kearny Mesa run $2,679 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,339.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,693 | No Change | 55% | |
1 bedroom | $2,245 |  4% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $3,341 | 2% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,637 | 3% | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 8% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Park | $3,350 | |
Clairemont Mesa East | $2,497 | |
Corridor | $2,095 | |
La Jolla Village | $3,197 | |
Mission Valley West | $3,295 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,251 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,822 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,490 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,693
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
55%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,341
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,637
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
Bay Park
Average rent
$3,350
Clairemont Mesa East
Average rent
$2,497
Corridor
Average rent
$2,095
La Jolla Village
Average rent
$3,197
Mission Valley West
Average rent
$3,295
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,251
Apartments
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,822
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,490
Last 30 days
8%
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
53%higher than the national median
72%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Bay Park, San Diego, CA.
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14h ago
8725 Ariva Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,580–$5,368
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5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
14h ago
8798 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,642–$4,582
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5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,395
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14h ago
8798 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,642–$4,582
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14h ago
8725 Ariva Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,580–$5,368
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
8732 Esplanade Park Ln, San Diego, CA 92123
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,580
$3,480
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
14h ago
8798 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,642–$4,582
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
8725 Ariva Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,580–$5,368
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
4 beds
3 baths
$4,995
$4,700
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,395
House for rent
14h ago
8798 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,642–$4,582
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8725 Ariva Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
1 bed
1 bath
$2,664–$3,492
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
4 beds
3 baths
$4,995
$4,700
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kearny Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
8732 Esplanade Park Ln, San Diego, CA 92123
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,580
$3,480
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 10
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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 $2,992 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kearny Mesa?
Average rent prices in Kearny Mesa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Kearny Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kearny Mesa is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,042 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 $120,000/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).