Last updated on November 13, 2026

Average rent in
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mira Mesa

$3,100/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mira Mesa is $3,100 per month as of November 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,200 more per month.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mira Mesa

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mira Mesa rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Mira Mesa have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $2,619, whereas a house costs $4,049. 1-bedroom apartments in Mira Mesa run $2,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.

Listings

Studio

$2,229

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$2,166

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,750

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,300

5%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,597

11%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,229

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,166

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,597

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

7%

Carmel Valley

Average rent

$4,300

Linda Vista

Average rent

$2,789

Mission Valley East

Average rent

$2,995

Pacific Beach

Average rent

$3,191

Rancho Bernardo

Average rent

$3,100

University City

Average rent

$3,320

Apartments

Average rent

$2,619

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

Condos

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

Houses

Average rent

$4,049

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,825

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

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,300
increased by126%

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.

Discover rentals in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA

9550 Carroll Canyon Rd #237 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego

2 beds

1 bath

$2,325

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.
8756 Mira Mesa Blvd #106 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Mira Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Price dropped $300Additional 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.
8756 Mira Mesa Blvd #102 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Mira Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Price dropped $300Additional 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.
11191 Kelowna Rd #61 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

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.
10751 Renegade Ct #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego

3 beds

3.5 baths

$5,300

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.
9919 Kika Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Mira Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego

9919 Kika Ct

9919 Kika Ct, San Diego, CA 92129

2 beds

3 baths

$4,000

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.
10240 Black Mountain Rd #109 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego

10240 Black Mountain Rd #109, San Diego, CA 92126

1 bed

1 bath

$3,200

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.
Gold Coast Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.7

Very good

Gold Coast Apartments

9585 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,300–$2,900

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.
Esplanade - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Esplanade

10201 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,157–$2,929

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.

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7935 Winans Cv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,525

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.
Montierra - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Montierra

9904 Kika Ct, San Diego, CA 92129

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,679–$3,835

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.

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Mira Monte - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Mira Monte

10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,109–$3,039

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.

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Esplanade - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Esplanade

10201 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,157–$2,929

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.

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Montierra - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Verified

Montierra

9904 Kika Ct, San Diego, CA 92129

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,679–$3,835

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.

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Mira Monte - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Mira Monte

10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,109–$3,039

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.

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Maya Linda Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.3

Excellent

Maya Linda Apartments

9646 Carroll Canyon Rd Ofc, San Diego, CA 92126

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,850–$2,850

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.
Esplanade - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Esplanade

10201 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,157–$2,929

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.

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7935 Winans Cv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,525

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.
Montierra - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Verified

Montierra

9904 Kika Ct, San Diego, CA 92129

3 beds

2 baths

$3,408–$3,835

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.

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Mira Monte - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Mira Monte

10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,109–$3,039

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.

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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 November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mira Mesa?

Average rent prices in Mira Mesa have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Mira Mesa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mira Mesa is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 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).