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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (27 Rentals)
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$1,995 - $2,2951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Elan Sandrock Place
3443 Sandrock RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,050 - $2,0751 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Outlook at Mission Valley
8360 Phyllis PlSan Diego, CA 92123
5942 Rancho Mission Rd, Unit 139
5942 Rancho Mission Rd
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5942 Rancho Mission Rd, Unit 139
5942 Rancho Mission Rd
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$2,259 - $3,2791 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Gramercy Apartments
9054-9096 Gramercy DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,260 - $3,8101 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Monte Vista Apartment Homes
2507 Northside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,399 - $3,249
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IMT Mission Valley
10343 San Diego Mission RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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$2,409 - $5,7891 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
ReNew Serra Mesa
3454 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,495 - $3,9471 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 21
eaves Mission Ridge
2745 Meadowlark DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,505 - $6,289
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Elowen
8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,509 - $4,2471 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cambridge Park
3394 Daley Center DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,596 - $3,8991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Olympus Corsair
8583 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,625 - $5,2101 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arcadia at StoneCrest Village
2643 W Canyon AveSan Diego, CA 92123
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$2,652 - $3,6512 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Modern Apartments
3201 Annrae StSan Diego, CA 92123
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Serra Bella Apartments
2707 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Park House Apartments
8501-8549 Glenhaven StSan Diego, CA 92123
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Alta Mesa
3441 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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Vista Capri
3277 Berger AveSan Diego, CA 92123
3350 Lockwood Dr
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5906 Rancho Mission Rd
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5914 Rancho Mission Rd
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9130 Gramercy Dr
San DiegoCA92123
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McMission Village
2669 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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5926 Rancho Mission Rd
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6052 Rancho Mission Rd
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The Village at Serra Mesa - Military Housing
8420 Krenz StSan Diego, CA 92123
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Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Serra Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serra Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,796 | $2,656 | $3,004 |
| Serra Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,314 | $1,995 | $4,595 |
| Serra Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,178 | $2,499 | $5,845 |
| Serra Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,902 | $3,086 | $6,752 |
| Serra Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,590 | $7,590 | $7,590 |
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Cheapest Available Serra Mesa Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Serra Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Elan Sandrock Place priced from $1,995. Outlook at Mission Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Serra Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elan Sandrock Place | 1/1 - 600 sq/ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Outlook at Mission Valley | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Gramercy Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,259 |
| IMT Mission Valley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
| ReNew Serra Mesa | Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $2,409 |
| Elowen | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,505 |
| Monte Vista Apartment Homes | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,540 |
| Olympus Corsair | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,596 |
| The Modern Apartments | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $2,652 |
| AMLI Aero | E1 | Studio,1BA | $2,879 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Serra Mesa area is the $3.01 price per square foot Lago Loft Model at Mira Bella Apartments in the in the Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Serra Mesa apartment is the Hampton Model at Cambridge Park starting at $3,197 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Serra Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Serra Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Mira Bella Apartments | Lago Loft | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| Cambridge Park | Hampton | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Gramercy Apartments | 3Bed 2Bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Arcadia at StoneCrest Village | Plan H | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| The Modern Apartments | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.79 |
| Monte Vista Apartment Homes | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| IMT Mission Valley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| ReNew Serra Mesa | Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Outlook at Mission Valley | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Elan Sandrock Place | 1/1 - 600 sq/ft | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Serra Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Serra Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Serra Mesa is at Elowen listed at $2,505.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Serra Mesa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Serra Mesa Apartment is $1,995 at Elan Sandrock Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Serra Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Serra Mesa is starting from $2,499 at ReNew Serra Mesa.
What is the most affordable Serra Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Serra Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Modern Apartments and starts from $3,086.
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