Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA—92126

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is $3,280, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is studios: $2,160, 1-bedrooms: $2,540, 2-bedrooms: $3,260, 3-bedrooms: $4,230, 4-bedrooms: $4,780. The most common rental property sizes in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 40.3% and 20.7% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA has a population of 77,200, which has decreased by -6.5% over the past 5 years. Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 48.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.4% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is a predominantly asian area, with 49.2% of the population identifying as asian. The asian population has grown by 5.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is white, making up 23.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 41.4% of the population in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA, and this percentage has increased by 6.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA under the Section 8 program is 3.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.