Apartments for Rent in the Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (73 Rentals)

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$2,541 - $6,289
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8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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AMLI Aero
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$2,875 - $6,837
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AMLI Aero

3585 Aero CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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Dezi
$2,884 - $3,561
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2696 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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property at 3244 Marathon Drive

$7,500

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3244 Marathon Drive

San DiegoCA92123
property at 3053 Greyling Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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3053 Greyling Dr

San DiegoCA92123
property at 8360 Neva Ave

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8360 Neva Ave

San DiegoCA92123

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property at 3454 Castle Glen Dr

$3,095

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3454 Castle Glen Dr
San DiegoCA92123

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9452 Larrabee Ave
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9452 Larrabee Ave

9452 Larrabee AveSan Diego, CA 92123
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Allure Condominiums
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Allure Condominiums

3454 Castle Glen DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Lucent II
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Lucent II

8523 Aspect DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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9140 Gramercy Dr
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9140 Gramercy Dr

9140 Gramercy DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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3333 Ruffin Rd
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3333 Ruffin Rd

3333 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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3335 Ruffin Rd
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3335 Ruffin Rd

3335 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123

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Frequently Asked Questions about Serra Mesa

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Serra Mesa area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, August 28, 2026, there are currently 73 available Serra Mesa apartments priced from $2,095 to $7,941, with an average monthly rent of $3,735.

How much are Studio apartments in Serra Mesa?

There are currently 6 Studio Apartments in Serra Mesa with rent ranges from $2,541 to $2,875 with an average price of $2,719.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Serra Mesa Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Serra Mesa ranges from $2,095 to $4,603 with an average monthly rent of $3,361.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Serra Mesa cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Serra Mesa range from $2,459 to $6,466. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,229.

How expensive are Serra Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 28 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Serra Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,078 to $6,890 - averaging $4,480 for the location.

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