As of September 2026, rental prices in Mira Mesa (92126), in the San Diego metro area, range from $2,278 to $5,674 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year change was a -11.67% decline for 4-bedroom condo/townhome rentals in Mira Mesa, CA.
For 4-bedroom units, apartments command a median rent of $5,674 while single-family homes in the same bedroom category rent for $4,552.
What is the current rent range in Mira Mesa, CA as of September 2026?
As of September 2026, rental prices in Mira Mesa, CA span from $2,278 for a 1-bedroom condo/townhome up to $5,674 for a 4-bedroom apartment.
For which bedroom count does one property type significantly outperform the others in Mira Mesa, CA?
In Mira Mesa, CA, 4-bedroom apartments have a notably higher median rent at $5,674 compared to 4-bedroom single-family homes at $4,552 and 4-bedroom condo/townhomes at $4,591 as of September 2026.
Which segment in Mira Mesa, CA showed an unusual or outlier number in the recent rental data?
The 4-bedroom condo/townhome segment had an outlier with a -11.67% year-over-year decline in Mira Mesa, CA for September 2026, dropping to a median rent of $4,591.
What is the rent price gap between apartments and single-family homes for the same bedroom count in Mira Mesa, CA?
For 4-bedroom units in Mira Mesa, CA as of September 2026, apartments rent for $5,674, which is $1,122 higher than single-family homes at $4,552.
Mira Mesa, CA· San Diego metro
September 2026
92126
Long-term Rental Rates
Long-term rental rates for Mira Mesa (92126), in the San Diego metro area, as of September 2026.
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,371 – $2,648
-0.42%
3.01%
2-Bedroom
$3,012 – $3,362
-4.61%
11.18%
3-Bedroom
$4,061 – $4,551
-0.63%
4.06%
4-Bedroom
$5,587 – $5,912
0.41%
3.16%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,198 – $2,358
0.82%
-7.05%
2-Bedroom
$2,821 – $2,996
2.59%
-0.97%
3-Bedroom
$3,899 – $4,182
5.86%
-0.28%
4-Bedroom
$4,361 – $4,820
-9.01%
-11.67%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,373 – $2,495
-1.56%
-2.09%
2-Bedroom
$3,216 – $3,414
-4.99%
0.70%
3-Bedroom
$3,757 – $4,152
0.12%
0.88%
4-Bedroom
$4,324 – $4,780
1.84%
0.79%
Data updated: October 19, 2026
Mira Mesa Rental Trends · San Diego metro
In the Mira Mesa (92126) rental market, 2BR apartments saw median rents climb to $3,341, recording a 13.99% year-over-year gain. This sharp increase signals that demand for mid-size apartment units is accelerating more rapidly than in other segments.
Across Mira Mesa (92126), single-family 2BR homes posted the strongest month-over-month growth, rising 13.48% to $3,489. This sizeable jump exceeded MoM changes seen in both apartment and condo 2BR segments, making single-family properties particularly attractive to investors recently.
Analyzing Mira Mesa (92126) rental trends reveals that 3BR apartments command a median rent of $4,333, outpacing 3BR condos at $3,817 by $516. This pricing gap highlights a premium for apartment renters seeking larger spaces within the submarket.
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