Cheap Homes for Rent in Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,200 (9 Rentals)

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property at 3550 Ruffin Rd

3550 Ruffin Rd

San DiegoCA92123

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 The Modernaire Apartments priced from $2,099. Elan Sandrock Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Serra Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Serra Mesa area is the $2.71 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Modern Apartments in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Serra Mesa apartment is the 2Bed 1Bath Model at Gramercy Apartments starting at $2,679 with a $3.23 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.
The Modern ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.71
Gramercy Apartments2Bed 1Bath2BR,1BA$3.23
Mira Bella ApartmentsAlba1BR,1BA$3.63
ReNew Serra MesaCourtyard2BR,1BA$3.55
Olympus CorsairA31BR,1BA$3.95
The Missions at Rio VistaA 706 SF San Diego1BR,1BA$3.61
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.13
Cambridge ParkNewport1BR,1BA$3.62
Elan Sandrock Place1/1 - 600 sq/ft1BR,1BA$3.66
The Modernaire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Partial Classic1BR,1BA$3.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Serra Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Serra Mesa?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,050 to $8,035. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Serra Mesa ranging from $2,250 to $6,100.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Serra Mesa ranges from $2,250 to $6,100 with an average monthly rent of $4,109.

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