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Mesa Village

$1,837/mo

  • 1 bath
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 unit available
5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92117

As of October 14, 2026, Mesa Village in San Diego, CA has 1 apartment for rent at $1,837/mo. The average asking rent has fallen 2.6% since June 18, 2026, from $1,814 to $1,767.


Floor plans

Mesa Village has 1 unit available in 1 floor plan. Prices checked October 14, 2026.

Plan SB

1 Bath • 380 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,837/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
5246-04$1,837380Oct 22

See all 18 units listed at Mesa Village, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Mesa Village has ranged from $1,646 to $1,837. The current average is $1,767, down $47 (2.6%) from $1,814 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (85 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $1,837/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 22

Amenities

Mesa Village lists 6 amenities, including swimming pool.

  • Smart Home Technology

  • Swimming Pool

  • Ultrafast Internet Connectivity

  • Corner/End Location

  • Mandatory Fee: Utilities Cost Based On Usage Plus Monthly Utility Service Fee (Conservice) $4.02/Month

  • Refreshed Unit Interior


Amenity photos

  • Pool

Location

5265 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92117


Resident reviews

Residents of Mesa Village rate maintenance (4.6) and management (4.4) highest and amenities and shared spaces (2.9) lowest.

3.2
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Maintenance4.6
Management4.4
Location3.6
Building Quality3.3
Amenities and Shared Spaces2.9
Overall51 reviews

This property offers responsive maintenance service and convenient location near shopping and transit, with staff generally praised for professionalism and prompt repairs. However, residents frequently report significant concerns about noise from street traffic and thin walls, pest issues, high fees for parking and utilities, and aggressive move-out charges that often exceed deposits. The overall experience is mixed, with satisfaction heavily dependent on individual tolerance for noise and building conditions.

Maintenance staff consistently deliver prompt, professional, and thorough service with strong communication and follow-through on repair requests. Residents report quick response times—often same-day or next-day—and courteous technicians who explain work clearly and keep areas clean. The maintenance team is a standout strength of the property, with residents noting reliability over multiple years of tenancy.

Management and maintenance staff receive consistent praise for responsiveness, professionalism, and helpfulness, with residents noting prompt service and friendly communication. Office staff are generally described as helpful and accommodating with leasing and requests. However, some residents report difficulty reaching the office by phone and cite concerns about management responsiveness to ongoing issues like noise complaints.

The location offers convenient access to nearby stores and amenities, with some residents appreciating the walkable neighborhood and proximity to retail. However, parking is a significant challenge, particularly after 5-7 PM when spots become scarce and residents may need to park blocks away. The property sits on a busy street, resulting in substantial traffic noise that penetrates thin walls, which is a recurring concern across reviews.

Residents report mixed experiences with building quality. Positive feedback highlights responsive maintenance and well-kept interiors, with staff typically addressing issues within hours. However, significant concerns center on thin walls allowing noise transmission from neighbors and street traffic, limited parking availability, and aging building infrastructure including small unit sizes, outdated appliances, and climate control limitations. Noise insulation and parking enforcement remain the most frequently cited issues.

Parking is consistently difficult, with limited availability during evening hours and enforcement issues. Maintenance responds promptly to repair requests, though pest control and building upkeep present ongoing concerns. Thin walls allow noise transmission from neighbors and nearby traffic. The property lacks in-unit laundry facilities.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Mesa Village is somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Somewhat walkable
Grade D+
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Somewhat bikeable
Grade D

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Mesa Village was good on 44 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in March (average AQI 77, moderate). Daily highs averaged 80°F in October, the warmest month, and lows averaged 51°F in December, the coldest.

Air quality

44 good-air days

of the past 365

: Moderate, AQI 60

Temperature

80° / 51°

average October high / December low

: 75° high, 55° low

Pollen

Very low

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: very low

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January68°F51°F69 (moderate)4 of 31
February69°F52°F68 (moderate)4 of 28
March75°F57°F77 (moderate)0 of 31
April70°F56°F60 (moderate)5 of 30
May68°F59°F57 (moderate)8 of 31
June71°F61°F55 (moderate)7 of 30
July77°F66°F55 (moderate)3 of 31
August80°F69°F64 (moderate)3 of 31
September80°F67°F59 (moderate)1 of 30
October80°F61°F70 (moderate)0 of 31
November68°F54°F71 (moderate)4 of 30
December67°F51°F75 (moderate)5 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Boasting a central location and modern, comfortable living spaces, you’ll love coming home to Mesa Village apartments in sunny San Diego, CA. Your pet-friendly studio apartment at Mesa Village features a smartly designed floor plan with a large closet and fully equipped kitchen with gas range. Just outside your door, soak up the sun poolside with friends and neighbors. You’ll love calling our conveniently located community your home base. Our location puts you close to schools, freeways, mass transit options, and shopping. Plus, gorgeous beaches like Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, and Mission Beach are just minutes away, as is the Gaslamp quarter’s ample choices for dining and entertainment. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.


Nearby schools

The closest school to Mesa Village is Barreto Child Care Center, a private preschool 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is Madison High School, 0.2 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Barreto Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

Madison High School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.2 mi

Innovation Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.3 mi

Sequoia Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.4 mi

Chapel Knolls Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Reformation Lutheran

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.5 mi

Lafayette Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.7 mi

Hawthorne Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Hawthorne Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.7 mi

Tsumiki Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Contact & management

Mesa Village is managed by Essex Property Trust. The leasing office's phone number is (858) 278-7545.


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