Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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Serra Bella Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serra Bella Apartments

2707 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Park House Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park House Apartments

8501-8549 Glenhaven StSan Diego, CA 92123
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Alta Mesa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Mesa

3441 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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Vista Capri
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Capri

3277 Berger AveSan Diego, CA 92123

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 Prado priced from $2,045. The Modernaire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,099. Here are the most affordable Serra Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PradoThe Essex1BR,1BA$2,045
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Partial Classic1BR,1BA$2,099
Elan Sandrock Place1/1 - 600 sq/ft1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Serra Mesa area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2657 Matera Lane Model at 2657 Matera Lane in the in the Mission Valley East neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Serra Mesa apartment is the Plan K Model at Arcadia at StoneCrest Village starting at $3,430 with a $2.85 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.
2657 Matera Lane2657 Matera Lane3BR,2BA$2.81
Arcadia at StoneCrest VillagePlan K2BR,2BA$2.85
3591 Ruffin Rd, Unit #1273591 Ruffin Rd3BR,2BA$2.83
IMT Mission ValleyB12BR,2BA$2.83
Gramercy Apartments3Bed 2Bath3BR,2BA$3.55
The Modern ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.86
eaves Mission RidgeB12BR,1BA$3.11
Mira Bella ApartmentsAlba1BR,1BA$3.55
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$3.46
PradoThe Essex1BR,1BA$2.92

Getting Around the Serra Mesa Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Serra Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Serra Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Serra Mesa is at West Park listed at $2,349.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Serra Mesa Apartment is $2,045 at Prado.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Serra Mesa is starting from $2,590 at Prado.

What is the most affordable Serra Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Serra Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gramercy Apartments and starts from $3,729.

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