Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jolla Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (14 Rentals)

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The Cove PB
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The Cove PB

901-919 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Casa Frida
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Frida

1530 Chalcedony StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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. Bay fka Bay Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,109. Here are the most affordable Jolla Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Bay fka Bay PointeStudioStudio,1BA$2,109
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,165
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,195
Elan BeachloftsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jolla Mesa, CA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jolla Mesa area is the $3.33 price per square foot B2 Model at The Seaton Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,945. The second greatest value Jolla Mesa apartment is the B02 Model at Mara Pacific Beach starting at $3,865 with a $3.68 price per square foot in the Clairemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jolla Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Seaton ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$3.33
Mara Pacific BeachB022BR,2BA$3.68
Bay fka Bay Pointe2x2A2BR,2BA$3.73
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111A1BR,1BA$3.03
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.08
Elan Terraza La Jolla1/1 - 700 sq/ft1BR,1BA$3.71
Elan Pacific Lofts2/1 - 700 sq/ft2BR,1BA$4.31
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1Bath 694sf1BR,1BA$3.82
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$4.32
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jolla Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jolla Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jolla Mesa is at Apartments on Cass St. listed at $1,995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jolla Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jolla Mesa Apartment is $2,165 at Villa Monair.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jolla Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jolla Mesa is starting from $2,695 at Emerald Manor Apartments.

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