Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Mira Mesa
$3,100/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Mira Mesa is $3,100 per month as of May 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mira Mesa
47
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mira Mesa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Mira Mesa have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Mira Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mira Mesa is $2,378, whereas a house costs $4,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Mira Mesa run $2,178 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,250 |  4% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $2,175 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 8% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $4,700 | 13% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carmel Valley | $4,300 | |
Linda Vista | $2,713 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,310 | |
Pacific Beach | $2,995 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,467 | |
University City | $3,392 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,378 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,195 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
9%
Carmel Valley
Average rent
$4,300
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,713
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,310
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$2,995
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,467
University City
Average rent
$3,392
Apartments
Average rent
$2,378
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mira 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 Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Mira Mesa and Carmel Valley by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mira Mesa
59%higher than the national median
121%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is 28% lower than the median rent in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA.
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23h ago
9669 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,345–$3,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
$2,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
4d ago
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego
10512 Cara Cara Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
3 beds
3.5 baths
$18,000
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego
11022 Alonda Ct, San Diego, CA 92126
4 beds
3 baths
$18,000
House for rent
Available Jan 4
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
9505 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
1 bed
1 bath
$2,178–$2,198
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,987–$2,907
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,987–$2,907
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8652 New Salem St #40, San Diego, CA 92126
2 beds
2 baths
$2,890
Condo for rent
Available May 1
8h ago
Verified
10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,987–$2,907
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available May 1
6h ago
9646 Carroll Canyon Rd Ofc, San Diego, CA 92126
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,650
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mira Mesa rental market.
How much is rent in Mira Mesa?
The average rent in Mira Mesa is $3,100 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mira Mesa?
Average rent prices in Mira Mesa have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Mira Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mira Mesa is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mira Mesa?
To comfortably afford rent in Mira Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/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).