
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jolla Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (17 Rentals)
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Emerald Manor Apartments

Bay fka Bay Pointe

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WELCOME HOME

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The Pacific at Mission Bay

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Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jolla Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jolla Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,185 | $1,595 | $2,425 |
Jolla Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,940 | $2,095 | $6,279 |
Jolla Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,301 | $2,855 | $7,549 |
Jolla Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,407 | $3,995 | $5,970 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jolla Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Jolla Mesa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jolla Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Apartments on Cass St. priced from $1,995. Emerald Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Jolla Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Apartments on Cass St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Emerald Manor Apartments | 1br Plank Flooring & AC | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,113 |
AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,177 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jolla Mesa, CA
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jolla Mesa area is the $4.43 price per square foot Sur L & M - 2x2A - (2BR) Model at Casas by the Sea in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $4,575. The second greatest value Jolla Mesa apartment is the 2x2A Model at Bay fka Bay Pointe starting at $3,856 with a $3.86 price per square foot in the Bay Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jolla Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Casas by the Sea | Sur L & M - 2x2A - (2BR) | 2BR,2BA | $4.43 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.86 |
La Jolla Blue Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath 709sf | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Elan Pacific Lofts | 2/1 - 700 sq/ft | 2BR,1BA | $4.71 |
Elan Terraza La Jolla | 1/1 - 700 sq/ft | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
Mara Pacific Beach | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
Avaz Pacific Beach | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.52 |
Apartments on Cass St. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jolla Mesa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jolla Mesa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jolla Mesa is under $3,110.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jolla Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Jolla Mesa is Emerald Manor Apartments which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Jolla Mesa costs $5,370.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jolla Mesa?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Jolla Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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