Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mira Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,900 (24 Rentals)

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property at 8510 Westmore Rd
$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8510 Westmore Rd, Unit APT 277

8510 Westmore Rd
San DiegoCA92126
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Gold Coast Apartments
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$2,280 - $3,200

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 21

Gold Coast Apartments

9585 Gold Coast DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Elan - Scripps Terrace
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$2,395 - $2,695

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Base Rent$2,395 - $2,695

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Elan - Scripps Terrace

10940 Scripps Ranch BlvdSan Diego, CA 92131
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The Casas
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$2,399 - $4,281

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The Casas

10802-B Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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Carroll Apartments
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$2,400 - $3,200

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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Legacy
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$2,447 - $8,491

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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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IMT Sorrento Valley
$2,672 - $3,367

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Base Rent$2,672 - $3,367

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IMT Sorrento Valley

11102 Caminito AlvarezSan Diego, CA 92126
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The Casas
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The Casas

10802 Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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The Casas

8510 Capricorn WaySan Diego, CA 92126

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Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mira Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mira Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hourglass Park Apartments priced from $2,198. Mira Monte has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,199. Here are the most affordable Mira Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hourglass Park ApartmentsAA1BR, 1BA$2,198
Mira MontePlan 1A1BR, 1BA$2,199
Maya Linda Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,249
EsplanadeBarcelona1BR, 1BA$2,277
Parklane Apartments1/1 Remodel1BR, 1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mira Mesa, CA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mira Mesa area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2N Model at Garden at 3Roots in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $5,590. The second greatest value Mira Mesa apartment is the 8287 Lapiz Drive Model at 8287 Lapiz Drive in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting at $4,195 with a $2.99 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mira Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Garden at 3Roots2N2BR, 2BA$3.05
8287 Lapiz Drive8287 Lapiz Drive4BR, 2BA$2.99
Casa Mira View ApartmentsReserve - 2A2BR, 2BA$3.24
Allure at Scripps RanchMagnolia2BR, 2BA$2.70
Carroll ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR, 2BA$2.78
Sofi Highlands2 Bedroom 2 Bath (A)2BR, 2BA$3.20
Sofi Westview2 Bedroom 2 Bath A2BR, 2BA$3.32
Elan - Scripps Terrace2x22BR, 2BA$2.75
Sofi Canyon Hills2B2B-A2BR, 2BA$3.28
The CasasC 765 SF Mira Crest Casa Capricorn1BR, 1BA$3.14

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Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mira Mesa Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mira Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mira Mesa Apartment is $2,198 at Hourglass Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mira Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mira Mesa is starting from $2,395 at Parklane Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mira Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mira Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carroll Apartments and starts from $3,000.

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