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Apartments for Rent in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
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    7134 Schilling Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,560
    2 BEDS $2,960
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    10802 Camino Ruiz B, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,407+
    2 BEDS $2,696+
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    9320 Hillery Drive, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,285+
    2 BEDS $3,205+
    3 BEDS $3,483+
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    9870 Mercy Rd, San Diego, CA 92129
    2 BEDS $3,390+
    3 BEDS $3,826+
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    11760 Westview Pky., San Diego, CA 92126
    2 BEDS $3,541+
    3 BEDS $4,141+
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    11600 Compass Point Dr. N., San Diego, CA 92126
    2 BEDS $3,243+
    3 BEDS $3,432+
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    11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,455
    2 BEDS $2,860+
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    9830 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,305
    2 BEDS $2,800
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    11185 Kelowna Rd Apt 42, San Diego, CA 92126
    2 BEDS $2,420
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    8025 Arjons Drive, San Diego, CA 92126
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    9840 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92131
    1 BED $2,676+
    2 BEDS $3,371+
    3 BEDS $4,470+
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    9506-9522 Miramar Road, San Diego, CA 92126
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    9474 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92126
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    7666 Formula Place, San Diego, CA 92121
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    8270 Merge Ave., San Diego, CA 92129
    3 BEDS $4,474+
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    7805 Highlands Village Place, San Diego, CA 92129
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    7735 Via Solare, San Diego, CA 92129
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    9740 Olson Drive, San Diego, CA 92121
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    13385 Highlands Pl, San Diego, CA 92130
    1 BED $2,788+
    2 BEDS $3,429+
    3 BEDS $4,578+
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    5040 Camino San Fermin, San Diego, CA 92130
    1 BED $3,155+
    2 BEDS $3,377+
    3 BEDS $3,904+
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    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    2 BEDS $2,370+
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    9085 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
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    10500 Sea Pearl Cove, San Diego, CA 92130
    1 BED $3,386+
    2 BEDS $3,790+
    3 BEDS $4,270+
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    5305 Toscana Way, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $3,046+
    2 BEDS $3,579+
    3 BEDS $4,412+
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    11921 Carmel Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
    1 BED $2,998+
    2 BEDS $3,675+
    3 BEDS $4,440+
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Average rent in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA

$2,990/mo Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA average rental price, July 2023
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is around $2,990.

Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA apartment rent ranges

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Getting around in Mira Mesa, CA

58 /100
Somewhat Walkable
31 /100
Some Transit
60 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 58, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 60

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA were last updated on 6 Dec 2023.

What are the best apartments in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA?

The best apartments in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA are: Westbrook Apartments, The Casas, Legacy Apartment Homes, Sofi Canyon Hills and Sofi Westview.

What is the average rent in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA?

The average rent in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is $2,990. Start your search for apartments in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA now.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is between $2,215 and $3,442. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is between $2,420 and $10,000. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA is between $3,326 and $10,000. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA.

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

In Mira Mesa, 46% of the residents are renting compared to 54% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 20% of Mira Mesa’s rentals, 52% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 28% are single-family rentals.

Living in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA

Renting in Mira Mesa has a clean and tidy atmosphere that feels like a getaway from the city, but is still just miles from the downtown area. Specifically, Mira Mesa is a revitalized area in northern San Diego that is away from the long commutes of south San Diego, with new restaurants and successful local businesses bringing in more renters every year. Notably, the neighborhood has a large population of marines and other servicemen stationed at Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar (four miles south). Renters also have eight elementary schools available to them, along with Wangenheim Middle School and Mira Mesa High School (Blue Ribbon winner and credited as one of California's Distinguished Schools for its high graduation rate). Renting in Mira Mesa is also close to Sharp Medical Group and San Diego Hospital.

Renting in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA

Renters will find Mira Mesa to be a highly walkable neighborhood. In fact, most of the rentals are within walking distance of the many shops, grocery stores, and restaurants found in the neighborhood's commercial districts and on Mira Mesa Boulevard. Meanwhile, small residential streets are lined with single-family houses for rent that were constructed in the late 1970s and have a uniform, post-war, ranch architectural style. Here, there are studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for rent, as well as condominiums, most of which have a pool and other amenities. Renters in Mira Mesa are also 10 miles east of the coastal beaches; about 15 miles from downtown San Diego and Petco Park (home of the San Diego Padres); and, for renters with kids, about three miles north of Rockin' Jump amusement center.

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Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA demographics

  • 78,097Total Population
  • 38,053 Female
    40,044 Male
  • 35.5Median Age

In total, Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA has 78,097 residents, 38,053 women and 40,044 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Mira Mesa’s population is 35.5.

Amenities in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA

For being so secluded, there's a surprising number of amenities available when renting in Mira Mesa. For instance, there are a dozen local parks, such as Mesa Viking Park, which has a large playground. Additionally, Mira Mesa Boulevard is where renters find the best restaurants, a theater and large retail chains. Some trendy places to eat in Mira Mesa are Jamba Juice; Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies; and Pho Ban Mai. Renters also go to the Mira Mesa Mall and, for more shopping, there's the Mesa Shopping Center, Village at Mira Mesa and Mira Mesa Market Center. When running errands locally, renters go to Target; Best Buy; Ross; Five Below; Barnes & Noble; CVS; Old Navy; and The Home Depot. Or, to get groceries, renters head to Aldi, Trader Joe's, Vons, Sprouts Farmers Market, Grocery Outlet, Mira Mesa Marketplace East, Sai Old Foods and Coy's Produce Co.

Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA households

  • 18,681 Family
    6,222 Non-family
  • 8,266 Children
    16,637 No Children
  • 24,903Total Number of Households
  • 3.12Average People Per Household
  • $105,284Median Household Income

There is a total of 24,903 households in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA. Of these, 8,266 have children and 16,637 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 18,681 family households and 6,222 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Mira Mesa is 3.12 people, on average. The median household annual income in Mira Mesa equals $105,284, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,211.

Transportation in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA

Renters in Mira Mesa have easy access to interstates 5, 15 (which runs north-south to the immediate east of Mira Mesa) and 805. When renting in Mira Mesa, public transportation is provided by the Metropolitan Transit System. Bus Route 921 takes renters from Mira Mesa to the University of San Diego, passing by Miramar College, Mira Mesa Market Center, Mira Mesa Mall, Mira Mesa Community Park and Plaza Sorrento. Alternatively, Bus Route 110 takes renters north-south from Rancho Bernardo to downtown San Diego (Mira Mesa is located halfway along the route). Also keep in mind that the traffic in Mira Mesa, while considerably lighter than other parts of San Diego, is still heavy during peak commuting hours. Finally, the nearest airport when renting in Mira Mesa is San Diego International Airport (20 miles south).

Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 6% of the population in Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA have no high school education, 19% went to high-school, and 25% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 27% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 16% hold a Graduate Degree.

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