Cheap Homes for Rent in Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,400 (8 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Sandrock Place1/1 - 600 sq/ft1BR,1BA$2,095
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,105
eaves Mission RidgeA1-500sf-balc1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mira Bella ApartmentsTramonto2BR,2BA$2.93
Arcadia at StoneCrest VillagePlan F1BR,1BA$3.65
ReNew Serra MesaMeadow2BR,2BA$3.06
Monte Vista Apartment HomesPlan 31BR,1BA$3.31
Olympus CorsairA51BR,1BA$4.08
Gramercy Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.23
Dezi1A-11BR,1BA$3.80
Cambridge ParkNewport1BR,1BA$3.60
IMT Mission ValleyA11BR,1BA$3.46
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 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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