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Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Mira Mesa
$2,812/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Mira Mesa is $2,812 per month as of August 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $887 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mira Mesa
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,504, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Mira Mesa run $2,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,250 | 1% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,175 |  5% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 7% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 11% | 43% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carmel Valley | $4,552 | |
Linda Vista | $2,825 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,195 | |
Pacific Beach | $3,195 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,500 | |
University City | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,504 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,632 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,300 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,550 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
43%
Carmel Valley
Average rent
$4,552
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,825
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,195
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$3,195
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,500
University City
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,504
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,632
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
7%
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
46%higher than the national median
136%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is 38% lower than the median rent in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA.
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15h ago
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
110 Pegasus Ave, San Diego, CA 92126
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Condo for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
773 Canyon Point Ln, San Diego, CA 92126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
10272 Black Mountain Rd #160, San Diego, CA 92126
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,475
Condo for rent
17h ago
Verified
10983 Parkdale Ave, San Diego, CA 92126
3–4 beds
3 baths
$7,474–$9,822
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego
11022 Alonda Ct, San Diego, CA 92126
4 beds
3 baths
$11,225
$9,225
Price drop
House 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
$9,525
$8,475
Price drop
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,540
$7,907
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,087–$2,537
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
$2,090
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
18h ago
Verified
10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,087–$2,537
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
$2,090
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$2,900
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa house for rent in San Diego
5 beds
3 baths
$5,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
$2,090
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
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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 $2,812 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mira Mesa?
Average rent prices in Mira Mesa have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Mira Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mira Mesa is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $887 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 $113,000/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).