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Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA have decreased by 1.46% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,261 to $3,213.

Average rent in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA

$3,213/mo Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA is around $3,213.

    What's the typical rent budget in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA?

    A share of 2% of apartments in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 36% of Kearny Mesa's apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 61% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA (61%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Kearny Mesa, CA

    53 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    52 /100
    Good Transit
    47 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 53, Transit Score®: 52, Bike Score®: 47

    Frequently asked questions

    What type of rental buildings are in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA?

    In Kearny Mesa, 52% of the residents are renting compared to 48% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 24% of Kearny Mesa's rentals, 54% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

    Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA demographics

    • 26,615Total Population
    • 12,855 Female
      13,760 Male
    • 36Median Age

    In total, Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA has 26,615 residents, 12,855 women and 13,760 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Kearny Mesa’s population is 36.

    Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA households

    • 6,270 Family
      3,660 Non-family
    • 2,613 Children
      7,317 No Children
    • 9,929Total Number of Households
    • 1.94Average People Per Household
    • $108,468Median Household Income

    There is a total of 9,929 households in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA. Of these, 2,613 have children and 7,317 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 6,270 family households and 3,660 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Kearny Mesa is 1.94 people, on average. The median household annual income in Kearny Mesa equals $108,468, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,353.

    Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 4% of the population in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA have no high school education, 22% went to high-school, and 24% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 25% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 17% hold a Graduate Degree.