Cheap Homes for Rent in Mira Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,000 (13 Rentals)

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Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mira Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mira Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mira Monte priced from $2,101. Parklane Apartments *$500 OFF* has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,175. Here are the most affordable Mira Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mira Monte1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,101
Parklane Apartments *$500 OFF*1x1 with patio, walk in closet1BR,1BA$2,175
EsplanadeBarcelona1BR,1BA$2,193
Maya Linda Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
The CasasB 692 SF Casa Ruiz1BR,1BA$2,289

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mira Mesa, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mira Mesa area is the $3.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath B Renovated Model at Sofi Westview in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,590. The second greatest value Mira Mesa apartment is the 2B2B-B (Upgraded) Model at Sofi Canyon Hills starting at $3,390 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mira Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sofi Westview2 Bedroom 2 Bath B Renovated2BR,2BA$3.12
Sofi Canyon Hills2B2B-B (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$3.08
Carroll ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.82
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$3.20
Elan Scripps TerraceAllure2BR,2BA$2.65
Mesa Village ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$2.96
Casa Mira ViewStellato1BR,1BA$3.27
8460 Westmore Rd, Unit 3948460 Westmore Rd2BR,2BA$3.00
Allure at Scripps RanchMaple1BR,1BA$3.04
Gold Coast ApartmentsTerraces2BR,2BA$3.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mira Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Mira Mesa?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Mira Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,950 to $5,970. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mira Mesa ranging from $2,060 to $23,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mira Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mira Mesa ranges from $2,060 to $23,995 with an average monthly rent of $7,478.

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