
Cheap Homes for Rent in Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,400 (8 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Serra Mesa area of San Diego.


3333 Ruffin Rd

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9209 Village Glen Dr

3454 Castle Glen Dr

5910 Rancho Mission Rd

9149 Village Glen Dr

3550 Ruffin Rd
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Serra Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Serra Mesa 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,469 | $2,550 | $4,500 |
Serra Mesa 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,619 | $3,195 | $6,700 |
Serra Mesa 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,547 | $4,995 | $8,600 |
Serra Mesa 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,995 | $5,995 | $5,995 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 $2,095. Monte Vista Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,105. Here are the most affordable Serra Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elan Sandrock Place | 1/1 - 600 sq/ft | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Monte Vista Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,105 |
eaves Mission Ridge | A1-500sf-balc | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Serra Mesa area is the $2.93 price per square foot Tramonto Model at Mira Bella Apartments in the in the Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood starting from $3,511. The second greatest value Serra Mesa apartment is the Plan F Model at Arcadia at StoneCrest Village starting at $3,390 with a $3.65 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 | Tramonto | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
Arcadia at StoneCrest Village | Plan F | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
ReNew Serra Mesa | Meadow | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
Monte Vista Apartment Homes | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Olympus Corsair | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
Gramercy Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Dezi | 1A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
Cambridge Park | Newport | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
IMT Mission Valley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Elan Sandrock Place | 1/1 - 600 sq/ft | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Serra Mesa
What type of rentals are currently available in Serra Mesa?
There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,095 to $7,740. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Serra Mesa ranging from $2,495 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 $2,495 to $8,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,695.
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