3972 Hatton St
San DiegoCA92111
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kearny Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,400 (22 Rentals)
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3571 Ruffin Rd, Unit 241
3571 Ruffin Rd
San DiegoCA92123
8026 Linda Vista Rd, Unit 2G
8026 Linda Vista Rd
San DiegoCA92111
1357 Ginger Glen Rd
San DiegoCA92130
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La Casa Balboa
6106 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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$1,961 - $2,0711 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park Genesee
5550 Genesee CtSan Diego, CA 92111
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$1,995 - $2,8751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Balboa Plaza
6699 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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$2,095 - $2,995
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Elivia Apartments
5325-5385 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
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Gardens Apartments
5544 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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$2,162 - $4,1012 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Stratton Apartment Homes
3884 Caminito AguilarSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,249Studio Apartments Available Now
Furnished Studio-San Diego - Mission Valley - Stadium
3860 Murphy Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,285 - $3,5651 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arrive Clairemont
6363 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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$2,410 - $3,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Genesee Park
3710 Boyd AveSan Diego, CA 92111
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$2,431 - $2,940
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$2,425 - $2,934
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Pacific Sands
5550 Balboa Arms DrSan Diego, CA 92117
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5318 Sunglow Ct
San DiegoCA92117
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$2,480 - $5,742
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$2,445 - $5,707
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Vive on The Park
4890 Sunroad Centrum LnSan Diego, CA 92123
5217 Arlene St
San DiegoCA92117
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Balboa Fountains Apartments
6779 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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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
6333 Mt Ada Rd
San DiegoCA92111
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The Lucci
3502 Angelucci StSan Diego, CA 92111
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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 | $2,964 | $2,095 | $3,277 |
| Kearny Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,346 | $1,895 | $4,545 |
| Kearny Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,235 | $2,295 | $8,633 |
| Kearny Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,386 | $3,277 | $6,698 |
| Kearny Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,357 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 22 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 La Casa Balboa priced from $1,895. Park Genesee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,961. Here are the most affordable Kearny Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa Balboa | Upstairs Non-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $1,961 |
| Elivia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| The Stratton Apartment Homes | B1 Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2,162 |
| Arrive Clairemont | Genesee | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kearny Mesa, CA
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kearny Mesa area is the $2.77 price per square foot Floor Plan D Model at Genesee Park in the in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Kearny Mesa apartment is the B2 Model at Olympus Corsair starting at $3,175 with a $3.01 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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| Genesee Park | Floor Plan D | 3BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| Olympus Corsair | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| Pacific Sands | Coronado | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| The Lucci | F&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Arrive Clairemont | Vista | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| The Stratton Apartment Homes | B1 Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Vive Luxe | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.28 |
| Ariva | S1 - Premium | Studio ,1BA | $4.36 |
| Park Genesee | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| La Casa Balboa | Upstairs Non-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
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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 $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kearny Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Kearny Mesa is La Casa Balboa which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Kearny Mesa costs $11,357.
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 108 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 $1,325 which is $10,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kearny Mesa.
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