As of September 2026, rental prices in Kearny Mesa (92124), in the San Diego metro area, range from $2,576 to $5,685 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The most notable year-over-year change is a 6.00% increase for single-family 1BR rentals in Kearny Mesa, CA.
For 3-bedroom homes, apartments rent at $4,498 compared to $4,442 for single-family homes.
What is the rent range for apartments and single-family homes in Kearny Mesa, CA as of September 2026?
As of September 2026, rental prices in Kearny Mesa, CA span from $2,576 for a 1BR apartment to $5,685 for a 4BR apartment.
Are more rental segments increasing or decreasing in price in Kearny Mesa, CA as of September 2026?
In Kearny Mesa, CA as of September 2026, 6 out of 12 property/bed combinations show year-over-year increases (like a 6.00% rise for single-family 1BR), while another 6 segments decreased (such as a 7.76% decline for apartment 2BR).
What is the premium or difference in rent between apartments and single-family homes for the same bedroom count in Kearny Mesa, CA?
In September 2026, single-family 1BR rents in Kearny Mesa, CA are $2,843 compared to $2,576 for apartments, and for 3BR units, apartments rent for $4,498 while single-family homes are $4,442.
Which rental segment in Kearny Mesa, CA is notable for an unusually large annual change?
The apartment 2BR segment in Kearny Mesa, CA had the largest year-over-year change, with a 7.76% decrease to $3,065 in September 2026.
Kearny Mesa, CA· San Diego metro
September 2026
92124
Long-term Rental Rates
Long-term rental rates for Kearny Mesa (92124), in the San Diego metro area, as of September 2026.
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,442 – $2,710
-2.44%
-3.86%
2-Bedroom
$2,896 – $3,233
-1.30%
-7.76%
3-Bedroom
$4,341 – $4,655
2.00%
2.09%
4-Bedroom
$5,608 – $5,924
0.46%
3.12%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,704 – $2,872
0.50%
1.09%
2-Bedroom
$3,206 – $3,404
0.67%
-1.35%
3-Bedroom
$4,185 – $4,551
0.97%
5.69%
4-Bedroom
$4,980 – $5,342
-1.21%
-2.48%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,729 – $2,957
0.78%
6.00%
2-Bedroom
$3,519 – $3,827
-1.81%
4.35%
3-Bedroom
$4,286 – $4,597
-2.13%
-2.06%
4-Bedroom
$5,064 – $5,431
3.00%
0.94%
Data updated: October 19, 2026
Kearny Mesa Rental Trends · San Diego metro
In the Kearny Mesa (92124) rental market, 1-bedroom apartments increased 1.89% month-over-month to $2,641, while posting a 1.73% year-over-year decrease. This points to recent upward movement but continued lower annual pricing for this apartment segment.
Among all segments, 4-bedroom single-family homes in Kearny Mesa (92124) surged by 5.91% month-over-month, with median rent reaching $5,094. This MoM jump exceeded that of 4-bedroom apartments, which rose by only 1.16% to $5,659 in August 2026.
Annual data show that Kearny Mesa (92124) rental trends featured a 6.35% year-over-year decline in 2-bedroom apartment rents, lowering the median to $3,105. This contrasts with the 1.33% YoY increase seen for 3-bedroom apartments and positive growth for 1-bedroom condos.
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