As of April 2026, rental prices in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA range from $2,149 to $5,034 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.

The largest year-over-year change in the submarket is a -6.50% decline for 3BR apartments.

For 2BR rentals, single-family homes command $3,106, compared to $2,635 for condo/townhome units.

What are the typical rent prices in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA for April 2026?

Rent prices in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA during April 2026 range from $2,149 for 1BR apartments up to $5,034 for 4BR apartments.

How do condo/townhome and single-family rents compare for the same bedroom count in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA?

For 2BR units, condos/townhomes have a median rent of $2,635, while single-family homes are higher at $3,106; for 3BR units, condos/townhomes rent for $3,679 and single-family homes for $3,735.

Is there a price premium between apartments and condos/townhomes for the same bedroom count in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA?

For 1BR units, condos/townhomes lead with a median rent of $2,191 versus apartments at $2,149; for 2BR units, condos/townhomes are at $2,635 and apartments at $2,535.

Are there any segments in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA with outlier rent or trend numbers in April 2026?

The most notable outlier is the sharp -6.50% year-over-year drop in median rent for 3BR apartments, which also stands out compared to other segments.

Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA

April 2026

91932,92154

Long-term Rental Rates

Apartment

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,042 – $2,257 -0.29% 0.66%
2-Bedroom $2,396 – $2,675 3.65% -3.09%
3-Bedroom $3,146 – $3,512 -1.74% -6.50%
4-Bedroom $4,857 – $5,210 -3.41% -0.31%

Condo/Townhome

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,137 – $2,246 -0.31% -1.04%
2-Bedroom $2,516 – $2,753 -1.27% 2.92%
3-Bedroom $3,551 – $3,808 -0.40% 0.58%
4-Bedroom $4,226 – $4,597 -3.86% -5.07%

Single-Family

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,340 – $2,460 -6.00% -2.75%
2-Bedroom $2,967 – $3,246 -1.17% 1.48%
3-Bedroom $3,548 – $3,921 -1.22% 0.79%
4-Bedroom $4,022 – $4,445 -1.65% -0.50%
Data updated: June 2, 2026

Within Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa (91932, 92154), the median rent for 2-bedroom apartments jumped 3.7% month-over-month to $2,535 in April 2026. Despite this growth, the segment was down 3.1% year-over-year, indicating a recent upward shift in pricing for this apartment category.

Rentals for 3-bedroom condo/townhomes in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa (91932, 92154) averaged $3,679, leading 3-bedroom apartments by $350. While condos saw a 0.6% YoY increase, 3-bedroom apartments experienced a 6.5% drop year-over-year, highlighting changing preferences between property types.

April data suggests Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa (91932, 92154) rental trends include a subtle 0.5% year-over-year decrease for 4-bedroom single-family homes, with median rents at $4,234. This softening is less pronounced than declines observed in 4-bedroom apartments and condo/townhomes.

12-Month Median Rent Trend

Apartment

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $2,149 $2,535 $3,329 $5,034
March 2026 $2,146 $2,431 $3,371 $5,204
February 2026 $2,111 $2,619 $3,421 $5,236
January 2026 $1,916 $2,424 $3,600 $5,332
December 2025 $1,921 $2,394 $3,510 $5,292
November 2025 $2,065 $2,397 $3,537 $5,339
October 2025 $1,990 $2,457 $3,591 $5,364
September 2025 $2,011 $2,436 $3,661 $5,346
August 2025 $2,029 $2,493 $3,532 $5,322
July 2025 $2,154 $2,573 $3,516 $5,229
June 2025 $2,135 $2,551 $3,541 $5,146
May 2025 $2,122 $2,567 $3,554 $5,106

Condo / Townhome

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $2,191 $2,635 $3,679 $4,412
March 2026 $2,204 $2,673 $3,670 $4,740
February 2026 $2,190 $2,657 $3,611 $4,647
January 2026 $2,175 $2,642 $3,675 $4,795
December 2025 $2,205 $2,641 $3,615 $4,858
November 2025 $2,240 $2,661 $3,620 $4,861
October 2025 $2,176 $2,719 $3,678 $4,617
September 2025 $2,170 $2,580 $3,669 $4,733
August 2025 $2,245 $2,538 $3,730 $4,651
July 2025 $2,210 $2,611 $3,797 $4,730
June 2025 $2,243 $2,642 $3,745 $4,742
May 2025 $2,192 $2,609 $3,706 $4,751

Single-Family

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $2,400 $3,106 $3,735 $4,234
March 2026 $2,602 $3,106 $3,756 $4,382
February 2026 $2,593 $2,985 $3,797 $4,109
January 2026 $2,584 $2,910 $3,825 $4,251
December 2025 $2,582 $3,008 $3,837 $4,468
November 2025 $2,588 $3,097 $3,833 $4,494
October 2025 $2,598 $3,039 $3,785 $4,293
September 2025 $2,590 $3,052 $3,899 $4,359
August 2025 $2,571 $2,938 $3,886 $4,252
July 2025 $2,550 $3,122 $3,753 $4,299
June 2025 $2,512 $3,115 $3,793 $4,324
May 2025 $2,488 $3,077 $3,722 $4,278

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