
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kearny Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego.


Balboa Plaza

55+ La Casa Balboa

5336 Winthrop St
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Elivia Apartments

Gardens Apartments

3663 Budd St

Genesee Park

5318 Sunglow Ct
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Vive Luxe

6333 Mt Ada Rd
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Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kearny Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny Mesa Studio Apartments | $3,008 | $2,070 | $3,270 |
| Kearny Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,352 | $1,695 | $9,540 |
| Kearny Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,177 | $2,535 | $10,000+ |
| Kearny Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $1,700 | $6,940 |
| Kearny Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,180 | $6,180 | $6,180 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kearny Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 $1,861. Elivia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,299. Here are the most affordable Kearny Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $1,861 |
| Elivia Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| The Lucci | F&F Renovation 2x1 Future or Completed | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Arrive Clairemont | Imperial | 2BR,1BA | $2,540 |
| Vive on The Park | Park - Premium | Studio,1BA | $2,645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kearny Mesa, CA
As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kearny Mesa area is the $2.59 price per square foot Floor Plan D Model at Genesee Park in the in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,274. The second greatest value Kearny Mesa apartment is the B2 - Premium Model at Ariva starting at $3,950 with a $3.18 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee Park | Floor Plan D | 3BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| Ariva | B2 - Premium | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Olympus Corsair | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
| Pacific Sands | Coronado | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| The Lucci | F&F Renovation 2x1 Future or Completed | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Arrive Clairemont | Marina | 2BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| The Stratton Apartment Homes | B1 Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Vive Luxe | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Elivia Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.60 |
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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 $2,915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kearny Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Kearny Mesa is Park Genesee which is listed at $1,861, while the average apartment in Kearny Mesa costs $6,236.
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 141 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 $1,774 which is $4,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kearny Mesa.
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