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Last updated on September 29, 2026
Average rent in
Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Mira Mesa
$2,950/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Mira Mesa is $2,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mira Mesa
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,495, whereas a house costs $3,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Mira Mesa run $2,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,350 |  4% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $2,062 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,983 | 7% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $4,350 | 5% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carmel Valley | $4,495 | |
Linda Vista | $2,781 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,495 | |
Pacific Beach | $3,150 | |
Rancho Bernardo | $3,317 | |
University City | $3,155 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,495 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,695 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,997 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,062
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,983
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,350
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
Carmel Valley
Average rent
$4,495
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,781
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,495
Pacific Beach
Average rent
$3,150
Rancho Bernardo
Average rent
$3,317
University City
Average rent
$3,155
Apartments
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,997
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
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
55%higher than the national median
137%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is 34% lower than the median rent in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ 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 Sep 18
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
10006 Maya Linda Rd #5203, San Diego, CA 92126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9669 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mira Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
10983 Parkdale Ave, San Diego, CA 92126
3–4 beds
3 baths
$5,744–$10,065
Price drop
Apartment 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
$6,600
House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
8123 Denali Dr #NA, San Diego, CA 92126
3 beds
4 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,385
$3,526
Price drop
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,227–$2,989
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,122
$5,156
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
10983 Parkdale Ave, San Diego, CA 92126
3–4 beds
3 baths
$5,744–$10,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,227–$2,989
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8123 Denali Dr #NA, San Diego, CA 92126
3 beds
4 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Verified
10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,227–$2,989
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,122
$5,156
Price drop
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 $2,950 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mira Mesa?
Average rent prices in Mira Mesa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Mira Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mira Mesa is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $118,000/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).