Long-term Rental Rates — August 2026 · ZIPs: 92126
Local market data by Crestmont Realty
As of August 2026, rental prices in Mira Mesa, CA range from $2,259 to $5,651 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year increase was for 2BR apartments, which rose 13.99% since August 2025.
For three-bedroom units, apartments have a median rent of $4,333 compared to $3,817 for condo/townhomes and $3,949 for single-family homes.
What is the typical rent range in Mira Mesa, CA as of August 2026?
Rents in Mira Mesa, CA range from $2,259 for a 1BR condo/townhome to $5,651 for a 4BR apartment as of August 2026.
In Mira Mesa, CA, for which bedroom count does one property type dramatically outperform others in August 2026?
For four-bedroom units, apartments have the highest median rent at $5,651, outperforming condo/townhomes at $5,045 and single-family homes at $4,470 in August 2026.
Which rental segment in Mira Mesa, CA reported an unusually large month-over-month change in August 2026?
Single-family 2BR rentals in Mira Mesa, CA had an outlier month-over-month increase of 13.48% in August 2026, rising to $3,489.
What is the premium gap between apartments and single-family homes for the same bedroom count in Mira Mesa, CA in August 2026?
For two-bedroom rentals, Mira Mesa, CA apartments have a median rent of $3,341, while single-family homes are higher at $3,489, resulting in a $148 premium for single-family units as of August 2026.
Mira Mesa, CA
August 2026
92126
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,381 – $2,659
0.08%
0.24%
2-Bedroom
$3,157 – $3,525
-0.22%
13.99%
3-Bedroom
$4,086 – $4,580
2.26%
4.17%
4-Bedroom
$5,509 – $5,888
0.82%
3.78%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,187 – $2,332
-1.56%
-4.50%
2-Bedroom
$2,750 – $2,920
0.37%
-1.66%
3-Bedroom
$3,645 – $3,989
-2.05%
-6.49%
4-Bedroom
$4,868 – $5,222
1.13%
-2.06%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,411 – $2,535
5.07%
-2.72%
2-Bedroom
$3,350 – $3,629
13.48%
6.57%
3-Bedroom
$3,752 – $4,147
-3.65%
0.06%
4-Bedroom
$4,246 – $4,693
-0.19%
-0.52%
Data updated: September 22, 2026
Mira Mesa Rental Trends
In the Mira Mesa (92126) rental market, 2-bedroom apartments set a new benchmark with a median rent of $3,348 in July 2026, reflecting a substantial 14.01% year-over-year increase. This segment stands out for its rapid growth compared to other unit types in Mira Mesa (92126).
With a 5.64% month-over-month decline, 3-bedroom condo/townhome rents in Mira Mesa (92126) dropped to $3,897. In contrast, 3-bedroom apartments advanced 3.21% to $4,238, making apartments higher by $341 for this bedroom class.
Year-over-year figures from Mira Mesa (92126) rental trends indicate that single-family 1-bedroom homes saw a steep 7.38% decline, reaching $2,354. This drop is notably larger than the 1-bedroom apartment segment’s 2.03% YoY decrease, pointing to accelerated price pressure on small single-family units.
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