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Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA

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    3455 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
    1 BED $2,489+
    2 BEDS $3,373+
    3 BEDS $4,532+
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    7800 Westside Drive, Suite 108, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $2,886+
    2 BEDS $3,634+
    3 BEDS $4,820+
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    7901 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108
    STUDIO $2,700+
    1 BED $2,639+
    2 BEDS $3,667+
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    2525 Via Alta, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $2,900+
    2 BEDS $3,925+
    3 BEDS $5,440+
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    7851 Inception Way, San Diego, CA 92108
    3 BEDS $6,100
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    7635 Family Circle, San Diego, CA 92111
    3 BEDS $5,500
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    2220 Camino De La Reina Unit 5214, San Diego, CA 92108
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    6171 Rancho Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
    2 BEDS $5,000
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    6171 Rancho Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
    2 BEDS $4,800
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    3235 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA 92111
    1 BED $2,056+
    2 BEDS $2,771+
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    7371 Hyatt Street, San Diego, CA 92111
    1 BED $2,700
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    3460 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA 92111
    4 BEDS $8,500
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    10737 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108
    2 BEDS $2,895
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    7962 Mission Center Court, San Diego, CA 92108
    2 BEDS $2,695
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    8043 Caminito De Pizza, San Diego, CA 92108
    STUDIO $1,825
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    1357 Caminito Gabaldon, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $2,299
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    7460 Batista Street, San Diego, CA 92111
    1 BED $1,100
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    2055 Westinghouse St, San Diego, CA 92111
    1 BED $1,808+
    2 BEDS $2,603+
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    4602 Kansas St, San Diego, CA 92116
    1 BED $2,065+
    2 BEDS $2,725+
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    4655 34Th St, San Diego, CA 92116
    2 BEDS $2,850
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    3185 Madison Ave., San Diego, CA 92116
    STUDIO $1,695+
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    4147 Cosmo Street, San Diego, CA 92111
    4 BEDS $5,400
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    6649 Delbarton Street, San Diego, CA 92120
    2 BEDS $3,000
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    7050 Friars Rd., San Diego, CA 92108
    STUDIO $2,390+
    1 BED $2,840+
    2 BEDS $3,595+
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    4452 Caminito Fuente, San Diego, CA 92116
    3 BEDS $5,950
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Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA have increased by 1.17% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,239 to $3,277.

Average rent in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA

$3,277/mo Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is around $3,277.

    What's the typical rent budget in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA?

    A share of 2% of apartments in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 65% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 1% of Serra Mesa's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 32% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA (65%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Serra Mesa, CA

    25 /100
    Car-Dependent
    23 /100
    Minimal Transit
    9 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 25, Transit Score®: 23, Bike Score®: 9

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA?

    The best apartments in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA are: Mira Bella Apartments, Circa 37, Purl Apartments, The Brynn and 7851 Inception Way, Unit 7851.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is between $2,700 and $3,128.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is between $2,639 and $4,554.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is between $3,343 and $4,393.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is between $2,639 and $6,839.

    What type of rental buildings are in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA?

    In Serra Mesa 56% of the housing is rented out compared to 44% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 32% of Serra Mesa’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 48% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

    Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA demographics

    • 32,999Total Population
    • 15,073 Female
      17,926 Male
    • 36Median Age

    In total, Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA has 32,999 residents, 15,073 women and 17,926 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Serra Mesa’s population is 36.

    Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA households

    • 7,909 Family
      4,455 Non-family
    • 3,399 Children
      8,965 No Children
    • 12,364Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $121,856Median Household Income

    There is a total of 12,364 households in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA. Of these, 3,399 have children and 8,965 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 7,909 family households and 4,455 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Serra Mesa is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Serra Mesa equals $121,856, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,665.

    Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA have no high school education, 20% went to high-school, and 24% have partially completed college. Moreover, 9% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 28% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 16% hold a Graduate Degree.

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