Rent by ZIP · San Diego County
Rent in La Mesa, CA 91942
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,840 (-5.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,032 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 | $2,300 | -4.3% | $1,980–2,420 | $1,622 ±$242 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,350 | $2,470 | -4.9% | $2,115–2,585 | $1,803 ±$92 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,840 | $3,010 | -5.6% | $2,556–3,124 | $2,270 ±$85 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,770 | $4,010 | -6% | $3,393–4,147 | $2,679 ±$259 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,550 | $4,860 | -6.4% | $4,095–5,005 | $2,595 ±$1,203 |
Small Area FMRs for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,823.
What renters pay in 91942
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91941 | La Mesa | $2,630 | $2,117 |
| 91945 | Lemon Grove | $2,350 | $1,935 |
| 91948 | Mount Laguna | $2,810 | – |
| 91935 | Jamul | $2,730 | $2,200 |
| 91934 | Jacumba | $2,790 | – |
| 91950 | National City | $2,220 | $1,780 |
Fair Market Rents across San Diego County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.