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La Casa Balboa
6106 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kearny Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (29 Rentals)
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$1,995 - $2,8951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 13
Balboa Plaza
6699 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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Park Genesee
5550 Genesee CtSan Diego, CA 92111
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Gardens Apartments
5544 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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The Stratton Apartment Homes
3884 Caminito AguilarSan Diego, CA 92111
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3860 Murphy Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92123
3669 Budd St
San DiegoCA92111
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Pacific Sands
5550 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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Genesee Park
3710 Boyd AveSan Diego, CA 92111
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Elowen
8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
6333 Mt Ada Rd
San DiegoCA92111
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Olympus Corsair
8583 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Vive on The Park
8725 Ariva CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Arrive Clairemont
6363 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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4177 Mount Alifan Pl, Unit A
4177 Mount Alifan Pl
San DiegoCA92111
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Alexan Camellia
4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
3673 Budd St
San DiegoCA92111
5053 Plaza Promenade
San DiegoCA92123
3972 Hatton St
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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Balboa Fountains Apartments
6779 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
6708 Barnhurst Dr
San DiegoCA92117
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Elivia Apartments
5325-5385 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Ariva
4855 Ariva WaySan Diego, CA 92123
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Vive Luxe
4890 Sunroad Centrum LnSan Diego, CA 92123
4822 Doliva Dr
San DiegoCA92117
6666 Beadnell Way
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The Lucci
3502 Angelucci StSan Diego, CA 92111
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kearny Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Kearny Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,981 | $2,279 | $3,277 |
| Kearny Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,342 | $1,895 | $4,614 |
| Kearny Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,272 | $2,499 | $5,905 |
| Kearny Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,411 | $2,962 | $6,827 |
| Kearny Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,497 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Park Genesee priced from $2,074. The Stratton Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,162. Here are the most affordable Kearny Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,074 |
| The Stratton Apartment Homes | B1 Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2,162 |
| Ariva | S1 - Premium | Studio,1BA | $2,499 |
| Elowen | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,581 |
| Vive on The Park | Park - Premium | Studio,1BA | $2,610 |
| Arrive Clairemont | Vista | 2BR,1BA | $2,629 |
| Vive Luxe | Vive Luxe A2 Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $2,680 |
| Pacific Sands | Coronado | 2BR,2BA | $2,701 |
| Alexan Camellia | U1 | Studio,1BA | $2,702 |
| Olympus Corsair | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,751 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kearny Mesa, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kearny Mesa area is the $2.82 price per square foot C1 Model at The Stratton Apartment Homes in the in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood starting from $2,962. The second greatest value Kearny Mesa apartment is the F&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed Model at The Lucci starting at $2,895 with a $3.13 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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| The Stratton Apartment Homes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| The Lucci | F&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| Arrive Clairemont | Vista | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Olympus Corsair | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| Vive Luxe | Vive Luxe A2 Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Pacific Sands | Cardiff | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| Ariva | S1 - Premium | Studio ,1BA | $4.20 |
| Alexan Camellia | U1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| Vive on The Park | Park - Premium | Studio ,1BA | $4.91 |
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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 $2,751.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kearny Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Kearny Mesa is Park Genesee which is listed at $2,074, while the average apartment in Kearny Mesa costs $12,497.
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 245 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 $1,265 which is $11,232 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kearny Mesa.
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