What's the average rent in La Mesa, CA?

Rental Market Trends in La Mesa, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in La Mesa, CA is $2,498 per month, which is 27% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,498

0.1%$3 increase month-over-month

-0.0%-$1 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

229

APARTMENTS

$2,117

HOUSES

$3,710

TOWNHOUSES

$3,222

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in La Mesa, CA at $2,117 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,710 per month. Townhomes average $3,222 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,079
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,028
All	$2,450

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in La Mesa, CA is $2,079 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,028 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$3,150
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,028
All	$3,300

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in La Mesa, CA is $2,200 per month, followed by $3,150 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,028 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,995
2 Bedrooms	$2,495
3 Bedrooms	$3,506
4 Bedrooms	$1,290
All	$2,250

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is $1,995 per month, followed by $2,495 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,506 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,290 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,806
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$3,360

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in La Mesa, CA is $2,300 per month, followed by $2,806 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom house.