Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Otay Mesa

$2,922/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Otay Mesa is $2,922 per month as of June 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $972 more per month.

$2.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Otay Mesa

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Otay Mesa rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 26% 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 $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Otay Mesa run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$2,495

11%

-

3 bedroom

$3,795

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$4,200

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

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

Median rent price$2,922
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Bayfront, Chula Vista, CA.

Discover rentals in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA

5405 San Virgilio - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Otay Mesa house for rent in San Diego

House for rent

5480 Shorefront Dr #163 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Otay Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,950

House for rent

Available Feb 1

1644 Waterside Dr #60 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Otay Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego

House for rent

5568 Santa Alicia #0 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Otay Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego

5568 Santa Alicia #0, San Diego, CA 92154

4 beds

2 baths

$4,300

House for rent

Available Jun 6

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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 $2,922 per month as of June 6, 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 26% since last year.

How does Otay Mesa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Otay Mesa is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $972 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 $117,000/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).

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