La Mesa, CA Rent History
139 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-07)
$2,689
1-year change
+2.9%
$77/mo
5-year change
+32.3%
$656/mo
10-year change
+75.8%
$1,159/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in La Mesa
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,366/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,521/mo | +11.3% | +11.3% |
| 2017 | $1,626/mo | +6.9% | +19.0% |
| 2018 | $1,727/mo | +6.2% | +26.4% |
| 2019 | $1,775/mo | +2.8% | +29.9% |
| 2020 | $1,848/mo | +4.1% | +35.3% |
| 2021 | $1,982/mo | +7.3% | +45.1% |
| 2022 | $2,328/mo | +17.5% | +70.4% |
| 2023 | $2,471/mo | +6.1% | +80.9% |
| 2024 | $2,530/mo | +2.4% | +85.2% |
| 2025 | $2,614/mo | +3.3% | +91.4% |
| 2026 | $2,620/mo | +0.2% | +91.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in La Mesa changed since 2015?
Median rent in La Mesa, CA was $1,395 in 2015-01 and is $2,689 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,294 per month over 11 years.
How much has La Mesa rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in La Mesa, CA has changed +32.3% ($656 per month). The current median is $2,689.
What has rent in La Mesa done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in La Mesa, CA has changed +75.8% ($1,159 per month). It is now $2,689.
Is rent in La Mesa going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in La Mesa, CA has increased +2.9% ($77/mo). Current median: $2,689.