La Mesa, CA Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$2,627
1-year change
+1.3%
$34/mo
5-year change
+24.9%
$524/mo
10-year change
+71.9%
$1,099/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in La Mesa
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,369/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,525/mo | +11.4% | +11.4% |
| 2017 | $1,629/mo | +6.8% | +19.0% |
| 2018 | $1,729/mo | +6.1% | +26.3% |
| 2019 | $1,776/mo | +2.7% | +29.7% |
| 2020 | $1,849/mo | +4.1% | +35.1% |
| 2021 | $1,983/mo | +7.2% | +44.9% |
| 2022 | $2,320/mo | +17.0% | +69.5% |
| 2023 | $2,471/mo | +6.5% | +80.5% |
| 2024 | $2,523/mo | +2.1% | +84.3% |
| 2025 | $2,578/mo | +2.2% | +88.3% |
| 2026 | $2,608/mo | +1.2% | +90.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in La Mesa changed since 2015?
Median rent in La Mesa, CA was $1,398 in 2015-01 and is $2,627 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,229 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 +24.9% ($524 per month). The current median is $2,627.
What has rent in La Mesa done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in La Mesa, CA has changed +71.9% ($1,099 per month). It is now $2,627.
Is rent in La Mesa going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in La Mesa, CA has increased +1.3% ($34/mo). Current median: $2,627.