Cheap Homes for Rent in Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (11 Rentals)

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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 The Modernaire Apartments priced from $2,145. Elan Sandrock Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Serra Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Partial Classic1BR,1BA$2,145
Elan Sandrock Place1/1 - 600 sq/ft1BR,1BA$2,195
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$2,295
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,340
Gramercy Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2,359

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Serra Mesa area is the $2.94 price per square foot Rockport Model at Cambridge Park in the in the Serra Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,840. The second greatest value Serra Mesa apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at The Modern Apartments starting at $3,249 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Clairemont 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.
Cambridge ParkRockport3BR,2BA$2.94
The Modern ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.89
IMT Mission ValleyB12BR,2BA$2.90
Arcadia at StoneCrest VillagePlan H2BR,2BA$3.42
eaves Mission RidgeB1-8302BR,1BA$3.55
ReNew Serra MesaCourtyard2BR,1BA$3.49
Gramercy Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.23
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.27
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.54
Elan Sandrock Place1/1 - 600 sq/ft1BR,1BA$3.66

Frequently Asked Questions about Serra Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Serra Mesa?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $8,080. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Serra Mesa ranging from $1,950 to $8,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Serra Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Serra Mesa ranges from $1,950 to $8,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,959.

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