Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 10, 2026

Average rent in
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA

Last updated on April 10, 2026

Last updated on April 10, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is $3,595. This is +88%, or $1,679, higher than the national average.

$3.22

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,595

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

34

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is $3,595. This is +88%, or $1,679, higher than the national average.

$3.22

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
34%
40%
20%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

51%
49%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 11% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is $3,262. A 1-bedroom apartment in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA costs about $2,864 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,643. Houses for rent in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,860

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$3,593

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,717

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,800

5%

20%

Studio

$2,050

4%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,860

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,593

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,717

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

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.

Compare rent prices in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Adams North, San Diego, CA.

Serra Mesa

Median rent price$3,595
increased by88%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA is 44% higher than the median rent in Adams North, San Diego, CA.

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8.6

Very good

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$2,500

$2,350

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5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

GLEN

8625 Glenhaven St, San Diego, CA 92123

3 beds

2 baths

$2,895

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$3,450

$3,350

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2 baths

$3,795

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8650 Hurlbut St #8654, San Diego, CA 92123

3 beds

2 baths

$3,795

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Available Apr 1