Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Mira Mesa
$2,900/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Mira Mesa is $2,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mira Mesa
46
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $2,512, whereas a house costs $3,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Mira Mesa run $2,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,015.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,350 | 2% | 40% | |
1 bedroom | $2,099 | 1% |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,850 | 8% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,995 | 1% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $5,999 | 11% | 36% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carmel Valley | $4,158 | |
Linda Vista | $2,845 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,500 | |
Pacific Beach | $3,100 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,524 | |
University City | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,512 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,662 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,997 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,400 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,099
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,999
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
36%
Carmel Valley
Average rent
$4,158
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,845
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,500
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$3,100
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,524
University City
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,512
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,662
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,997
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
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
49%higher than the national median
113%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is 30% lower than the median rent in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA.
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7h ago
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
11177 Kelowna Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
$2,495
Price drop
Condo for rent
2d ago
9669 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,575–$3,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
Available Jul 17
11h ago
Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
$3,995
Price drop
House for rent
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
Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego
10512 Cara Cara Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
3 beds
3.5 baths
$14,000
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego
5 beds
2 baths
$9,499
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,953
$9,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,039–$2,807
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9505 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
1 bed
1 bath
$2,178–$2,198
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,039–$2,807
Apartment for rent
2d ago
9669 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,575–$3,125
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,953
$9,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9646 Carroll Canyon Rd Ofc, San Diego, CA 92126
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
9585 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
2 beds
2 baths
$2,525–$2,900
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 $2,900 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mira Mesa?
Average rent prices in Mira Mesa have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Mira Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mira Mesa is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $116,000/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).