
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jolla Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (13 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Jolla Mesa area of San Diego.


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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 | $2,153 | $1,595 | $2,425 |
Jolla Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,959 | $2,295 | $5,929 |
Jolla Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,313 | $2,695 | $8,343 |
Jolla Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,407 | $3,995 | $5,970 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jolla Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Jolla Mesa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jolla Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Apartments on Cass St. priced from $1,995. Bay fka Bay Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,083. Here are the most affordable Jolla Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Apartments on Cass St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,083 |
AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,098 |
Avaz Pacific Beach | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jolla Mesa, CA
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jolla Mesa area is the $3.30 price per square foot B1 Model at The Seaton Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,820. The second greatest value Jolla Mesa apartment is the B04 Model at Mara Pacific Beach starting at $4,000 with a $3.70 price per square foot in the Clairemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jolla Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Seaton Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
Mara Pacific Beach | B04 | 2BR,2BA | $3.70 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.67 |
The Pacific at Mission Bay | 155111A- Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
5081 Foothill Blvd, Unit ADU | 5081 Foothill Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
La Jolla Blue Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath 709sf | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Elan Terraza La Jolla | 1/1 - 700 sq/ft | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
WELCOME HOME | One Bedroom - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
Apartments on Cass St. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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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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