3972 Hatton St
San DiegoCA92111
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kearny Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,699 (26 Rentals)
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5318 Sunglow Ct
San DiegoCA92117
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$1,8951 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
La Casa Balboa
6106 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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$1,995 - $2,8951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Balboa Plaza
6699 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
6602 Beadnell Way, Unit 4
6602 Beadnell Way
San DiegoCA92117
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$2,095 - $2,6451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Wexford Manor Apartments
7870 Stalmer StSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,144 - $2,1941 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park Genesee
5550 Genesee CtSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,150 - $2,870
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Gardens Apartments
5544 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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$2,279Studio Apartments Available Now
Furnished Studio-San Diego - Mission Valley - Stadium
3860 Murphy Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,299 - $2,804
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4290 Mount Abernathy
4290 Mount Abernathy AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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$2,401 - $3,420
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Pacific Sands
5550 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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$2,450 - $3,6751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Genesee Park
3710 Boyd AveSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,499 - $4,8791 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arrive Clairemont
6363 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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$2,529 - $6,257
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Elowen
8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
6333 Mt Ada Rd
San DiegoCA92111
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Mesa Village
5265 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Beadnell Village
6520 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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Ariva
4855 Ariva WaySan Diego, CA 92123
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Elivia Apartments
5325-5385 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
8026 Linda Vista Rd
San DiegoCA92111
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Balboa Fountains Apartments
6779 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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Vive Luxe
4890 Sunroad Centrum LnSan Diego, CA 92123
8034 Linda Vista Rd
San DiegoCA92111
5217 Arlene St
San DiegoCA92117
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4125 Mt Alifan Dr
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Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kearny Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,869 | $2,279 | $3,267 |
| Kearny Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $1,895 | $4,603 |
| Kearny Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,269 | $2,595 | $6,466 |
| Kearny Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,188 | $3,188 | $7,131 |
| Kearny Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,604 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Kearny Mesa Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Mesa Village priced from $1,699. Wexford Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Kearny Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Village | Plan SA | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Wexford Manor Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,144 |
| Pacific Sands | Cardiff | 1BR,1BA | $2,401 |
| Arrive Clairemont | Genesee | 1BR,1BA | $2,499 |
| Elowen | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,529 |
| Broadstone Soren | BASIE | Studio,1BA | $2,609 |
| Olympus Corsair | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,639 |
| Balboa Plaza | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,695 |
| Vive Luxe | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,831 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kearny Mesa, CA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kearny Mesa area is the $3.13 price per square foot B1 - Premium Model at Ariva in the in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,514. The second greatest value Kearny Mesa apartment is the C1 Model at The Stratton Apartment Homes starting at $3,185 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kearny Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Ariva | B1 - Premium | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| The Stratton Apartment Homes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| Balboa Plaza | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Arrive Clairemont | Vista | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Vive Luxe | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
| Pacific Sands | Cardiff | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| Wexford Manor Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Olympus Corsair | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| Vive on The Park | Loma - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $4.93 |
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kearny Mesa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kearny Mesa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kearny Mesa is under $2,831.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kearny Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Kearny Mesa is Wexford Manor Apartments which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Kearny Mesa costs $3,511.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kearny 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 156 regular apartments in Kearny Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kearny Mesa?
Cheap apartments in Kearny Mesa have an average cost of $1,106 which is $2,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kearny Mesa.
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