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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Otay Mesa
$2,695/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Otay Mesa is $2,695 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $795 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Otay Mesa
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Otay Mesa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Otay Mesa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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
Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Otay Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Otay Mesa is $2,275, whereas a house costs $3,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Otay Mesa run $1,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change |  21% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 6% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $3,498 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,350 | 3% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayfront | $3,000 | |
Eastlake Vistas | $3,900 | |
Robinhood Bon Vivant | $2,835 | |
Rolling Hills Ranch | $4,200 | |
San Miguel Ranch | $3,395 | |
Tijuana River Valley | $2,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,275 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $2,900 | No Change | 29% | |
Houses | $3,695 | 2% | 8% | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,498
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
Bayfront
Average rent
$3,000
Eastlake Vistas
Average rent
$3,900
Robinhood Bon Vivant
Average rent
$2,835
Rolling Hills Ranch
Average rent
$4,200
San Miguel Ranch
Average rent
$3,395
Tijuana River Valley
Average rent
$2,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,275
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
29%
Houses
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Otay 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 Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Otay Mesa and Bayfront by all bedroom counts and property types.
Otay Mesa
42%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bayfront, Chula Vista, CA.
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5d+ ago
Otay Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
3 baths
$3,498
House for rent
5d+ ago
Otay Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,595
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Otay Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
4 beds
3 baths
$3,985
House for rent
5d+ ago
Otay Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 17
5d+ ago
Otay Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
4 beds
3 baths
$3,985
House for rent
5d+ ago
Otay Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
4 beds
3 baths
$3,985
House for rent
5d+ ago
Otay Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
3 beds
3 baths
$3,498
House for rent
5d+ ago
Otay Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,595
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Otay Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 17
5d+ ago
Otay Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 17
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Frequently asked questions for Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Otay Mesa rental market.
How much is rent in Otay Mesa?
The average rent in Otay Mesa is $2,695 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Otay Mesa?
Average rent prices in Otay Mesa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.
How does Otay Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Otay Mesa is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Otay Mesa?
To comfortably afford rent in Otay Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/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).