Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Jolla Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,295 (8 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jolla Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jolla Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,173 | $1,595 | $2,425 |
Jolla Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,958 | $2,295 | $5,929 |
Jolla Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,307 | $2,695 | $8,343 |
Jolla Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,407 | $3,995 | $5,970 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jolla Mesa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jolla Mesa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jolla Mesa is under $2,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jolla Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Jolla Mesa is Villa Monair which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Jolla Mesa costs $5,370.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jolla Mesa?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Jolla Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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