Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (22 Rentals)

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property at 3053 Greyling Dr

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3053 Greyling Dr

San DiegoCA92123

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Elowen
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$2,596 - $6,289
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Elowen

8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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property at 5930 Rancho Mission Rd

$2,600

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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5930 Rancho Mission Rd, Unit 103

5930 Rancho Mission Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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Serra Bella Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serra Bella Apartments

2707 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Park House Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park House Apartments

8501-8549 Glenhaven StSan Diego, CA 92123
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Alta Mesa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Mesa

3441 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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Vista Capri
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Capri

3277 Berger AveSan Diego, CA 92123
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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 $2,195. eaves Mission Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,405. Here are the most affordable Serra Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Sandrock Place1x11BR,1BA$2,195
eaves Mission RidgeA21BR,1BA$2,405
The Modern Apartments2X1.52BR,1BA$2,475
ReNew Serra MesaArbor1BR,1BA$2,489
Cambridge ParkNewport1BR,1BA$2,567

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Serra Mesa area is the $2.85 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at The Modern Apartments in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $3,211. The second greatest value Serra Mesa apartment is the Plan J Model at Arcadia at StoneCrest Village starting at $3,515 with a $3.13 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Modern Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$2.85
Arcadia at StoneCrest VillagePlan J2BR,2BA$3.13
PortofinoDuomo - Two Bedrooms/Two Bath 1090 Sq Ft 2BR,2BA$3.39
Gramercy Apartments2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$3.20
Mira Bella ApartmentsAlba1BR,1BA$3.73
Olympus CorsairA51BR,1BA$4.10
Cambridge ParkNewport1BR,1BA$3.66
ReNew Serra MesaArbor1BR,1BA$3.56
Elan Sandrock Place1x11BR,1BA$3.66
eaves Mission RidgeA21BR,1BA$4.81

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 $2,596.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Serra Mesa Apartment is $2,195 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 $2,550 at The Modern Apartments.

What is the most affordable Serra Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Serra Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gramercy Apartments and starts from $3,279.

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