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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA

25 rentals

Hawley Blvd. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Hawley Blvd.

4586 Hawley Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116

Affordable | On-site laundry | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
3549 Castle Glen Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Serra Mesa condo for rent in San Diego

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$2,125

Condo for rent

Serra Bella Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Serra Bella Apartments

2707 Mission Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92123

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195–$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Alta Mesa Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Alta Mesa Apartments

3355 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Iowa St. Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Iowa St. Apartments

4639 Iowa St, San Diego, CA 92116

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
4468 Mississippi Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

4468 Mississippi Street

4468 Mississippi St, San Diego, CA 92116

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,195

3355 Ruffin Rd

Nearby rental good for pet owners

4585 Felton - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.4

Excellent

4585 Felton

4585 Felton St, San Diego, CA 92116

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
2110 Drescher street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

2110 Drescher street

2110 Drescher St, San Diego, CA 92111

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,300–$3,500

Apartment for rent

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Welcome to 4525 Rainier Ave in the Heart of San Diego - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.8

Very good

Welcome to 4525 Rainier Ave in the Heart of San Diego

4525 Rainier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Package service

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
4539 36th St. - Photo 1 of 1
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17h ago

Cheap Normal Heights apartment for rent in San Diego

4539 36th St.

4539 36th St, San Diego, CA 92116

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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3060 Suncrest Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

3060 Suncrest Drive

3060 Suncrest Dr, San Diego, CA 92116

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Park House Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Park House Apartments

8501 Glenhaven St, San Diego, CA 92123

Affordable | On-site laundry | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500–$2,600

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
The Margo - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.9

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The Margo

201 Del Sol Dr, San Diego, CA 92108

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,601–$5,201

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Elevator
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Storage
Swimming Pool

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Cambridge Park - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

9.9

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Cambridge Park

3394 Daley Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,627–$4,127

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool

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SH - Park Place - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Cheap Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego

SH - Park Place

4109 Park Pl, San Diego, CA 92116

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,750

Apartment for rent

3560 Sydney Pl - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Cheap Adams North townhouse for rent in San Diego

3560 Sydney Pl, San Diego, CA 92116

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

House for rent

3550 Ruffin Rd Unit 139 #139 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Serra Mesa condo for rent in San Diego

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3550 Ruffin Rd Unit 139 #139, San Diego, CA 92123

Affordable | Dishwasher | Carpet

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

Condo for rent

Camden Hillcrest - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

1d ago

9

Excellent

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Camden Hillcrest

4305 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,319–$3,679

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Dishwasher
Elevator
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8579 Glenhaven St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Serra Mesa house for rent in San Diego

8579 Glenhaven St, San Diego, CA 92123

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

House for rent

Available Jan 2

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
8331 Neva Ave - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Cheap Serra Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

3 beds

2 baths

$3,995

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 10

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
2817 W Canyon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Serra Mesa house for rent in San Diego

2817 W Canyon Ave, San Diego, CA 92123

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$4,325

$4,195

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
2604 Palace Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Serra Mesa house for rent in San Diego

2604 Palace Dr, San Diego, CA 92123

Affordable | Dishwasher | Fireplace

3 beds

2 baths

$4,200

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
9076 Walker Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap Serra Mesa house for rent in San Diego

Charming 4BD/2.75BA Home with Vaulted Ceilings & Fenced Yard in San Diego

9076 Walker Ct, San Diego, CA 92123

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$4,600

$4,300

Price drop

House for rent

Available Feb 23

Top amenities
Central Heat
Fireplace
Garage Parking
High Ceilings
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
9516 Larrabee Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Serra Mesa house for rent in San Diego

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9516 Larrabee Ave, San Diego, CA 92123

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

3 baths

$4,450

House for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
9228 Ronda Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Serra Mesa house for rent in San Diego

9228 Ronda Avenue - 1

9228 Ronda Ave #1, San Diego, CA 92123

Affordable

6 beds

5 baths

$6,100

House for rent

Available Feb 2

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💸Lowest price$1,995
🔑Available apartment rentals25
💰Best rent deal4586 Hawley Blvd
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