Cheap Homes for Rent in the Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,600 (7 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Serra Mesa area of San Diego.

property at 3053 Greyling Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3053 Greyling Dr

San DiegoCA92123

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property at 5930 Rancho Mission Rd

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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5930 Rancho Mission Rd, Unit 103

5930 Rancho Mission Rd
San DiegoCA92108

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 $2,195. ReNew Serra Mesa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,489. Here are the most affordable Serra Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Sandrock Place1x11BR,1BA$2,195
ReNew Serra MesaArbor1BR,1BA$2,489
The Modern Apartments2X1.52BR,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Serra Mesa area is the $2.96 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at The Modern Apartments in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $3,332. The second greatest value Serra Mesa apartment is the Plan J Model at Arcadia at StoneCrest Village starting at $3,515 with a $3.13 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.
The Modern Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$2.96
Arcadia at StoneCrest VillagePlan J2BR,2BA$3.13
PortofinoDuomo - Two Bedrooms/Two Bath 1090 Sq Ft 2BR,2BA$3.39
Gramercy Apartments2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$3.20
Mira Bella ApartmentsAlba1BR,1BA$3.77
Olympus CorsairA51BR,1BA$4.10
Cambridge ParkNewport1BR,1BA$3.66
ReNew Serra MesaArbor1BR,1BA$3.56
Elan Sandrock Place1x11BR,1BA$3.66
AMLI AeroE1Studio ,1BA$5.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Serra Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Serra Mesa?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,125 to $7,519. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Serra Mesa ranging from $1,600 to $7,500.

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 $1,600 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,719.

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 $3,279 to $6,837, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,519.

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