Cheap Homes for Rent in Kearny Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (6 Rentals)

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Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 $1,599. 55+ La Casa Balboa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,910. Here are the most affordable Kearny Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa VillageStudio 380Studio,1BA$1,599
55+ La Casa Balboa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,910
Elivia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kearny Mesa, CA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kearny Mesa area is the $3.19 price per square foot Laguna Model at Pacific Sands in the in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,380. The second greatest value Kearny Mesa apartment is the F&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed Model at The Lucci starting at $2,995 with a $3.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific SandsLaguna3BR,2BA$3.19
The LucciF&F Renovation 2x2 Future or Completed2BR,2BA$3.24
Arrive ClairemontMarina2BR,1BA$3.21
Vive on the Park at The Vive CollectionVive on the Park - Loma1BR,1BA$3.45
The Stratton Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$3.28
Genesee ParkPlan A1BR,1BA$3.10
Olympus CorsairA31BR,1BA$3.85
Alexan CamelliaU1Studio ,1BA$4.32
55+ La Casa Balboa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.82
Mesa VillageStudio 380Studio ,1BA$4.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA

Ranked #41

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kearny Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Kearny Mesa?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Kearny Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,599 to $11,010. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kearny Mesa ranging from $810 to $5,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kearny Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kearny Mesa ranges from $810 to $5,350 with an average monthly rent of $3,022.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kearny Mesa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kearny Mesa range from $3,100 to $6,868, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,695 to $4,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,832.

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