Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Serra Mesa
$3,305/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Serra Mesa is $3,305 per month as of May 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,355 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Serra Mesa
34
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $3,095, whereas a house costs $5,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Serra Mesa run $2,853 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,627.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,895 | No Change | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,811 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,495 | 3% |  2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,739 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,750 | 8% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams North | $2,500 | |
Birdland | $2,995 | |
Kensington | $2,725 | |
Linda Vista | $2,895 | |
Mission Valley East | $3,380 | |
Normal Heights | $2,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,095 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,395 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,150 | 6% | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,811
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,739
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
Adams North
Average rent
$2,500
Birdland
Average rent
$2,995
Kensington
Average rent
$2,725
Linda Vista
Average rent
$2,895
Mission Valley East
Average rent
$3,380
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$3,095
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$5,150
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
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
69%higher than the national median
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is 32% higher than the median rent in Adams North, San Diego, CA.
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2d ago
3355 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Serra Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
3333 Ruffin Rd #7N, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
$2,395
Price drop
Condo for rent
2d ago
2707 Mission Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Serra Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
8568 Hurlbut St, San Diego, CA 92123
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Condo 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
3d ago
Serra Mesa house for rent in San Diego
7918 Altana Way #NA, San Diego, CA 92108
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,900
$5,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
7h ago
7901 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,517–$5,918
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7777 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,540–$5,666
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3394 Daley Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,547–$4,379
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7800 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,853–$5,249
Apartment for rent
7h ago
7901 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,517–$5,918
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Serra Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,995
$2,795
Price drop
Condo for rent
5h ago
Verified
3394 Daley Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,547–$4,379
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8501 Glenhaven St, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7777 Westside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,540–$5,666
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Serra Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
$2,850
Price drop
Condo for rent
5h ago
Verified
3394 Daley Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,547–$4,379
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8501 Glenhaven St, San Diego, CA 92123
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,600
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Serra Mesa condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,995
$2,795
Price drop
Condo for rent
2d ago
2525 Via Alta, San Diego, CA 92108
2 beds
2 baths
$3,835–$3,860
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 $3,305 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Serra Mesa?
Average rent prices in Serra Mesa have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Serra Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Serra Mesa is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,355 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 $132,000/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).