Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jolla Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,500 (11 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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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Emerald Manor Apartments1br Plank Flooring & AC1BR,1BA$2,095
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,136
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,265
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jolla Mesa, CA

As of March 25, 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 Beautiful 2br Apt Home in PB Model at Emerald Manor Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Bay Ho 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.
Casas by the SeaSur L & M - 2x2A - (2BR)2BR,2BA$4.43
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$2.93
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111A- Renovated1BR,1BA$3.15
Mara Pacific BeachA041BR,1BA$4.17
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1Bath 709sf1BR,1BA$3.66
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.23
Elan Pacific Lofts2/1 - 700 sq/ft2BR,1BA$4.46
Elan Terraza La Jolla1/1 - 700 sq/ft1BR,1BA$3.71
DRIFT PB1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.46
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Jolla Mesa, San Diego, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $2,995.

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 60 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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