Cheap Homes for Rent in Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,100 (5 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 Prado Apartments priced from $2,190. 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
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$2,190
Elan Sandrock Place1/1 - 600 sq/ft1BR,1BA$2,195
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Partial Classic1BR,1BA$2,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Serra Mesa area is the $2.66 price per square foot Plan 7 Model at Monte Vista Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Valley East neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Serra Mesa apartment is the Plan 4 Model at River Run Village starting at $3,250 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the Balboa Park 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.
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 72BR,2BA$2.66
River Run VillagePlan 42BR,2BA$3.29
The Village Mission ValleyVista - Plan 21BR,1BA$3.69
McMission Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.01
Mira Bella ApartmentsAlba1BR,1BA$3.68
ReNew Serra MesaCourtyard2BR,1BA$3.23
Gramercy Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.23
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.12
IMT Mission ValleyA11BR,1BA$3.36
Elan Sandrock Place1/1 - 600 sq/ft1BR,1BA$3.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Serra Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Serra Mesa?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,190 to $8,600. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Serra Mesa ranging from $2,150 to $7,300.

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 $2,150 to $7,300 with an average monthly rent of $4,005.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Serra Mesa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Serra Mesa range from $3,025 to $8,505, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,295 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,500.

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