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Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA have decreased by 2.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,081 to $2,995.

Average rent in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA

$2,995/mo Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA is around $2,995.

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

    A share of 15% of apartments in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 37% of Otay Mesa's apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 48% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA (48%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Otay Mesa, CA

    21 /100
    Car-Dependent
    18 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 21, Bike Score®: 18

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA?

    Renting a house in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA?

    Houses for rent in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA demographics

    • 44,697Total Population
    • 21,611 Female
      23,086 Male
    • 36.5Median Age

    In total, Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA has 44,697 residents, 21,611 women and 23,086 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Otay Mesa’s population is 36.5.

    Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA households

    • 10,411 Family
      2,379 Non-family
    • 5,188 Children
      7,601 No Children
    • 12,790Total Number of Households
    • 3.38Average People Per Household
    • $94,901Median Household Income

    There is a total of 12,790 households in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA. Of these, 5,188 have children and 7,601 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 10,411 family households and 2,379 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Otay Mesa is 3.38 people, on average. The median household annual income in Otay Mesa equals $94,901, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,137.

    Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 8% of the population in Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA have no high school education, 39% went to high-school, and 23% have partially completed college. Moreover, 10% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 14% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 6% hold a Graduate Degree.