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Last updated on August 25, 2026
Average rent in
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 25, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Serra Mesa
$3,499/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Serra Mesa is $3,499 per month as of August 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,574 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Serra Mesa
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $3,198, whereas a house costs $4,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Serra Mesa run $2,883 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,489.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,150 |  6% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $2,858 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,441 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,485 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,490 | 8% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams North | $2,400 | |
Birdland | $3,120 | |
Kensington | $2,297 | |
Linda Vista | $2,825 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,195 | |
Normal Heights | $2,195 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,198 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,495 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,858
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,441
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,485
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,490
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
Adams North
Average rent
$2,400
Birdland
Average rent
$3,120
Kensington
Average rent
$2,297
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,825
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,195
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,195
Apartments
Average rent
$3,198
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,495
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
82%higher than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is 46% higher than the median rent in Adams North, San Diego, CA.
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1d ago
3355 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,195
Apartment for rent
3d 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
2669 Mission Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Serra Mesa townhouse for rent in San Diego
2617 Aperture Cir, San Diego, CA 92108
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,995
House for rent
6h ago
7777 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,681–$7,108
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7901 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,693–$7,449
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Serra Mesa apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3394 Daley Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,679–$3,927
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7901 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,693–$7,449
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7777 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,681–$7,108
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7800 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,863–$6,723
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3394 Daley Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,679–$3,927
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
$3,095
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
2669 Mission Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Serra Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,420
Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
$3,095
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 7
4d ago
8501 Glenhaven St, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,600
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7777 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,863–$5,830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7800 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,495–$5,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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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 $3,499 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Serra Mesa?
Average rent prices in Serra Mesa have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Serra Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Serra Mesa is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,574 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 $140,000/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).