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Last updated on July 9, 2026
Average rent in
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 9, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Serra Mesa
$3,257/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Serra Mesa is $3,257 per month as of July 2026. This is 67% above the national average rent, or $1,307 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Serra Mesa
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Serra Mesa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Serra Mesa have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Serra Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Serra Mesa is $3,138, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Serra Mesa run $2,861 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,095 |  13% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,851 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,374 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,739 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,700 | 1% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams North | $2,425 | |
Birdland | $3,047 | |
Kensington | $2,300 | |
Linda Vista | $2,895 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,515 | |
Normal Heights | $2,197 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,138 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,800 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,851
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,374
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,739
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Adams North
Average rent
$2,425
Birdland
Average rent
$3,047
Kensington
Average rent
$2,300
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,895
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,515
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,197
Apartments
Average rent
$3,138
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Serra Mesa and Adams North by all bedroom counts and property types.
Serra Mesa
67%higher than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is 34% higher than the median rent in Adams North, San Diego, CA.
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19h ago
3355 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,195
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2707 Mission Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Serra Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
2670 Mission Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
5d+ ago
Serra Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Condo for rent
21m ago
7777 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,707–$5,666
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Serra Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Serra Mesa house for rent in San Diego
8851 Glenhaven St, San Diego, CA 92123
Studio
0 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jun 22
2d ago
2525 Via Alta, San Diego, CA 92108
1 bed
1 bath
$2,825–$3,425
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3394 Daley Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,467–$4,277
Apartment for rent
8m ago
7901 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,815–$6,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21m ago
7800 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,797–$5,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21m ago
7777 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,707–$5,666
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,345
Condo for rent
Available Jul 7
13h ago
Verified
3394 Daley Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,467–$4,277
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8501 Glenhaven St, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Serra Mesa house for rent in San Diego
2783 Walker Dr #NA, San Diego, CA 92123
4 beds
2 baths
$4,995
House for rent
Available Aug 2
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,345
Condo for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
8501 Glenhaven St, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,600
Apartment for rent
8m ago
7901 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108
1 bed
1 bath
$2,836–$3,564
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Serra Mesa house for rent in San Diego
2783 Walker Dr #NA, San Diego, CA 92123
4 beds
2 baths
$4,995
House for rent
Available Aug 2
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Frequently asked questions for Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Serra Mesa rental market.
How much is rent in Serra Mesa?
The average rent in Serra Mesa is $3,257 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Serra Mesa?
Average rent prices in Serra Mesa have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Serra Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Serra Mesa is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,307 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Serra Mesa?
To comfortably afford rent in Serra Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $130,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).