Long-term Rental Rates — August 2026 · ZIPs: 92124
Local market data by Crestmont Realty
As of August 2026, rental prices in Kearny Mesa, CA range from $2,641 to $5,659 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year increase was single-family 2BR units, which rose 6.70%.
For 2BR rentals, single-family homes have a median rent of $3,741 while apartments are at $3,105.
What is the rent range for apartments and homes in Kearny Mesa, CA?
As of August 2026, rents in Kearny Mesa, CA span from $2,641 for a 1BR apartment up to $5,659 for a 4BR apartment.
Are rents rising or falling in different property segments in Kearny Mesa, CA?
In August 2026, some segments in Kearny Mesa, CA are increasing, such as single-family 2BR units up 6.70% YoY, while others are decreasing, like apartment 2BR units down -6.35% YoY.
What is the price difference between 2BR apartments and 2BR single-family homes in Kearny Mesa, CA?
In August 2026, 2BR single-family homes rent for $3,741, which is $636 more than 2BR apartments at $3,105.
Which segment has the most unusual rent change in Kearny Mesa, CA?
The apartment 2BR segment stands out with the steepest year-over-year change, down -6.35% in August 2026 to a median rent of $3,105.
Kearny Mesa, CA
August 2026
92124
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,561 – $2,720
1.89%
-1.73%
2-Bedroom
$2,981 – $3,230
1.80%
-6.35%
3-Bedroom
$4,256 – $4,564
1.03%
1.33%
4-Bedroom
$5,530 – $5,897
1.16%
3.49%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,691 – $2,857
0.14%
1.09%
2-Bedroom
$3,161 – $3,404
-1.38%
-3.42%
3-Bedroom
$4,144 – $4,508
0.94%
3.00%
4-Bedroom
$5,041 – $5,407
3.57%
-1.02%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,708 – $2,934
1.07%
6.13%
2-Bedroom
$3,572 – $3,909
-1.34%
6.70%
3-Bedroom
$4,379 – $4,697
-2.12%
0.76%
4-Bedroom
$4,916 – $5,273
5.91%
-2.22%
Data updated: September 21, 2026
Kearny Mesa Rental Trends
In the Kearny Mesa (92124) rental market, single-family 3-bedroom properties registered a sharp month-over-month increase of 10.17%, with median rent hitting $4,637 in July 2026. This segment’s growth markedly outpaces all other tracked categories, signaling heightened activity among larger single-family homes.
Median rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Kearny Mesa (92124) reached $3,050, falling $279 below the 2-bedroom condo/townhome median of $3,329. This comparative pricing positions condos as the leader in the 2-bedroom category for July 2026.
Among entry-level units, Kearny Mesa (92124) rental trends indicate 1-bedroom condos achieved a 2.67% year-over-year rent increase, pushing the median to $2,770. This segment’s annual gain contrasts with the -0.44% YoY decline seen for 1-bedroom apartments.
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