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

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Cheap Apartments in the Jolla Mesa area of San Diego.

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The Cove PB

901-919 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1530 Chalcedony StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Bay fka Bay PointeStudioStudio,1BA$2,083
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,098
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,295
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Seaton ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.30
Mara Pacific BeachB042BR,2BA$3.70
Bay fka Bay Pointe2x2A2BR,2BA$3.67
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111A- Renovated1BR,1BA$3.27
5081 Foothill Blvd, Unit ADU5081 Foothill Blvd1BR,1BA$4.00
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1Bath 709sf1BR,1BA$3.52
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.27
Elan Terraza La Jolla1/1 - 700 sq/ft1BR,1BA$3.71
WELCOME HOMEOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$3.56
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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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