As of June 2026, rental prices in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA range from $2,053 to $5,046 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.

The largest year-over-year decline was for single-family 1BR units, which fell by 8.29%.

For 2BR properties, condos/townhomes have a median rent of $2,698 while single-family homes are higher at $2,901.

What is the current rent range for apartments, condos, and single-family homes in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA?

As of June 2026, rental prices in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA range from $2,053 for a 1BR apartment up to $5,046 for a 4BR apartment.

How do 2BR condo/townhome rents compare to 2BR single-family home rents in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA?

In June 2026, 2BR condos/townhomes have a median rent of $2,698, while 2BR single-family homes are higher at $2,901—a premium gap of $203 in favor of single-family homes.

What is the premium or gap between 1BR apartments and 1BR condos/townhomes in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA?

In June 2026, 1BR condos/townhomes rent for $2,100 while 1BR apartments rent for $2,053, giving condos/townhomes a $47 higher median price.

Which rental segment in Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA shows an outlier in its year-over-year change?

Single-family 1BR units stand out with an unusual year-over-year decline of -8.29%—the largest change across all tracked segments in June 2026.

Imperial Beach / Otay Mesa, CA

June 2026

91932,92154

Long-term Rental Rates

Apartment

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $1,950 – $2,156 0.80% -3.10%
2-Bedroom $2,510 – $2,803 4.42% 0.89%
3-Bedroom $3,411 – $3,770 7.85% 1.24%
4-Bedroom $4,870 – $5,223 0.56% -1.67%

Condo/Townhome

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,033 – $2,167 -2.72% -3.39%
2-Bedroom $2,599 – $2,798 2.67% 5.14%
3-Bedroom $3,600 – $3,979 0.13% -0.59%
4-Bedroom $4,139 – $4,529 -1.09% -7.11%

Single-Family

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,223 – $2,384 2.41% -8.29%
2-Bedroom $2,750 – $3,052 -2.70% -4.67%
3-Bedroom $3,459 – $3,877 -0.84% -3.20%
4-Bedroom $3,881 – $4,350 -2.89% -4.78%
Data updated: July 19, 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
June 2026 $2,053 $2,656 $3,590 $5,046
May 2026 $2,037 $2,529 $3,359 $4,993
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

Condo / Townhome

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
June 2026 $2,100 $2,698 $3,790 $4,334
May 2026 $2,137 $2,632 $3,772 $4,432
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

Single-Family

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
June 2026 $2,304 $2,901 $3,668 $4,115
May 2026 $2,235 $3,025 $3,696 $4,214
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

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