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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serra Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,907 | $2,730 | $2,980 |
| Serra Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,404 | $1,995 | $4,545 |
| Serra Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,247 | $2,320 | $6,256 |
| Serra Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,145 | $3,165 | $6,698 |
| Serra Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,491 | $8,491 | $8,491 |
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Willing to rent the full house, or individual rooms. Some rooms can hold two people, and some can hold 4. Room price ranges between $1400 to $2000 depending on a room. For example if it's two people per room it'll be $700 each.Expires 02-28-2026
Move In Special Application Fee - Waived!! $500 Security Deposit (on Approved Credit)Expires 02-28-2026
Move- Ins Begin April 2026! Schedule Your Hard Hat Tour Now! Begin Your Residence with Up to 8 Weeks of Complimentary Base Rent* *Base rent. Min. lease applies. Fees excluded. Restrictions apply.Expires 03-01-2026
Move in by 3/31/2026 to receive 1 month free rent! Contact leasing for details.Expires 03-01-2026
Enjoy 6 weeks FREE rent when you make ReNew Serra Mesa your new home! Offer valid on 12-15 month lease terms. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.Expires 03-01-2026
It’s your lucky day! Get 6 Weeks FREE with our Look & Lease Special!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!Expires 03-01-2026
Lease Today & Receive Up To $2,500 Off A Month's Rent! Limited time offer on select units & exclusions apply.Expires 03-01-2026
LOOK & LEASE: Receive 6 weeks free when you apply within 24 hours of your tour.* *Restrictions apply; offer subject to change at any time. Offer expires on 03/02/26. Special will be credited to the second full month's statement. Special excludes all property transfers.Expires 03-01-2026
Enjoy 8-12 Weeks Free. (T&C apply).Expires 03-02-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Serra Mesa, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Move in by 3/31/2026 to receive 1 month free rent! Contact leasing for details.Expires 03-01-2026
Enjoy 6 weeks FREE rent when you make ReNew Serra Mesa your new home! Offer valid on 12-15 month lease terms. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.Expires 03-01-2026
Enjoy 8-12 Weeks Free. (T&C apply).Expires 03-02-2026
It’s your lucky day! Get 6 Weeks FREE with our Look & Lease Special!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!Expires 03-01-2026
Lease Today & Receive Up To $2,500 Off A Month's Rent! Limited time offer on select units & exclusions apply.Expires 03-01-2026
LOOK & LEASE: Receive 6 weeks free when you apply within 24 hours of your tour.* *Restrictions apply; offer subject to change at any time. Offer expires on 03/02/26. Special will be credited to the second full month's statement. Special excludes all property transfers.Expires 03-01-2026
Move- Ins Begin April 2026! Schedule Your Hard Hat Tour Now! Begin Your Residence with Up to 8 Weeks of Complimentary Base Rent* *Base rent. Min. lease applies. Fees excluded. Restrictions apply.Expires 03-01-2026
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Serra Mesa is at 9452 Larrabee Ave listed at $1,400.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Serra Mesa is $3,366.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Serra Mesa is a 1,672 square feet unit starting from $2,730 at AMLI Aero.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Serra Mesa is currently at 615 sq ft.
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