What is the average rent of an apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The average rent of an apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,294 per month. This is about 17% higher than the national average.

When is the average rent cheapest in La Mesa, CA?

In the last year, the average rent in La Mesa, CA was lowest in Dec 2025 when it was $2,398 per month.

When is the average rent most expensive in La Mesa, CA?

In the last year, the average rent in La Mesa, CA was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,653 per month.

How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,021 per month. That is about $113 more than the cost of a studio apartment.

How many available rental listings are in La Mesa, CA?

There are 221 available rental listings in La Mesa, CA.

What are some zip codes in La Mesa, CA?

La Mesa, CA includes zip codes such as: 91942 , 91941 , 91943 , 91944 .

What are some cities near La Mesa, CA?

Some nearby cities include: Lemon Grove , Spring Valley , Santee , Bonita , El Cajon . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

La Mesa, CA Apartments For Rent

282 rentals

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SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,500 - $3,345/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Rising Sun Apartments | 4210 Spring St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
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SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$3,195/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
Park Villas La Mesa | 4343-4345 Parks Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91941
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SPECIAL OFFER
INCOME RESTRICTED
$1,999 - $2,630/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Hillside Terrace | 3262 College Pl,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,027 - $3,213/mo
Total price
Studio-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Veranda La Mesa | 5353 Baltimore Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,375 - $3,650/mo
Total price
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Trolley Palm | 4302 Palm Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91941
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SPECIAL OFFER
$1,695 - $2,350/mo
Studio-2 Beds
1 Bath
Villa Knolls Apartments | 5365 Marengo Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91942
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,299 - $2,930/mo
Total price
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
The Fletcher | 5360 Marengo Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,695/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
7914 La Mesa Blvd #776f18ccb,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450 - $2,950/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Serra Grove Apartments | 3280 Olive St,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,800 - $3,465/mo
2-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Woodbridge Apartments | 10874 Calle Verde F09e2e325,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$2,455 - $3,109/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Cove La Mesa | 7400 Parkway Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,538 - $3,290/mo
2-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Grossmont Bluffs | 5711 Water St,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,850 - $1,895/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
The Flats | 7475 El Cajon Blvd,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,995 - $3,495/mo
Studio-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Ibis La Mesa | 5101-5125 Garfield St,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,949 - $2,474/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Palms of La Mesa | 7481 Mohawk St,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$3,191 - $3,399/mo
2 Beds
3 Baths
Trio Townhomes | 7377 El Cajon Blvd,
La Mesa, CA 91942
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,995/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Woodland Terrace Apartments | 7138 Saranac St,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,385 - $3,105/mo
Total price
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Kelvin | 7950 Broadway,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
PET FRIENDLY
$2,199 - $2,749/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Aeon Heidi Street | 5435 Heidi St,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,200 - $2,800/mo
Total price
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Mellmanor Apartments | 8750 Mellmanor Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,150/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
4250 Parks Ave #10,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$2,643 - $2,958/mo
2-3 Beds
2 Baths
Park Grossmont | 9076 Campina Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,485 - $3,395/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Haven at La Mesa | 8585 La Mesa Blvd,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,295/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
4201 Spring St #75,
La Mesa, CA 91941
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,814 - $3,136/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
FiftyOne Baltimore at the Crossroads | 5150 Baltimore Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,949 - $2,299/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Foothill Manor | 8969 Grossmont Blvd,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$1,675 - $1,825/mo
Studio-1 Bed
1 Bath
Lake Meadows Apartments! | 5455 Kiowa Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,125 - $2,250/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Elan Avante Apartments | 8515 Chloe Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,545 - $4,225/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
textur Apartments | 5220 Wilson St,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,697 - $3,269/mo
Total price
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
SETA | 7346 Parkway Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,115 - $3,217/mo
Total price
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Adagio | 5427 Lake Murray Blvd,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,095 - $2,145/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Shasta Lane Apartments | 5560 Shasta Ln,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,348 - $3,084/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Serena Vista Apartment Homes | 5810 Amaya Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,510 - $2,755/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
eaves La Mesa | 5679 Amaya Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,496 - $3,803/mo
Total price
Studio-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Array La Mesa | 4949 Baltimore Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,895 - $1,950/mo
Total price
1 Bed
1 Bath
3240 Olive Street | Olive Apartments | Move In Specials | | 3240 Olive St,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,432 - $3,222/mo
Total price
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Central Park | 5636 Amaya Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,925/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Mohawk Gardens | 7482 Mohawk St,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$3,295/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
4747-4757 Jessie Ave #4753-2,
La Mesa, CA 91942
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
SPECIAL OFFER
$1,695/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
La Mesa Palms | 4417 Parks Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91941
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74 houses for rent in La Mesa, CA
NEW - 4 HRS AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,100/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,307 sqft
5675 Marengo Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91942
NEW - 11 HRS AGO
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,782 sqft
3569 Foursome Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91941
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$800/mo
1 bd
1 ba
Room for rent
Address Not Disclosed,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,695/mo
2 bd
1 ba
2838 Washington St,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$4,850/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,784 sqft
4884 Vista Arroyo,
La Mesa, CA 91941
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
APPLY INSTANTLY
$2,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,300 sqft
7262 Stanford Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91942
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
APPLY INSTANTLY
FURNISHED
$1,850/mo
1 ba
700 sqft
1351 Pine Dr,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$3,950/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,200 sqft
6961 Colorado Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$3,850/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,200 sqft
8778 Dallas St,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$4,495/mo
4 bd
3 ba
2,100 sqft
6959 Colorado Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91942
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14 townhomes for rent in La Mesa, CA
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PET FRIENDLY
$10,000/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,500 sqft
2770 Massachusetts Ave,
San Diego, CA 91945
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,795/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,156 sqft
4231 Lowell St #5,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$4,300/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,984 sqft
2315 Berry St,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
$3,300/mo
2 bd
1 ba
750 sqft
4033 Violet St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
1.59 ACRES
$2,850/mo
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,248 sqft
5580 Lake Park Way #28,
La Mesa, CA 91942
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$3,600/mo
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,224 sqft
5455 Baltimore Dr #12,
La Mesa, CA 91942
APPLY INSTANTLY
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,300/mo
3 bd
3 ba
Room for rent
8192 Golden Ave,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
NEW - 9 HRS AGO
$3,600/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,335 sqft
5440 Baltimore Dr #141,
La Mesa, CA 91942
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
$2,800/mo
2 bd
2 ba
889 sqft
12190 Cuyamaca College Dr E #1912,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
6161 Horton Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
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134 rentals with air conditioning in La Mesa, CA
PET FRIENDLY
$2,195/mo
1 bd
1 ba
5555 Lake Murray Blvd #13,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
2 ba
8627 Lemon Ave #9,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
1 bd
1 ba
5757 Lake Murray Blvd #1B-1Ba-670Sqft,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950 - $2,745/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Chateau Spring Terrace | 4242 Spring St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
2 ba
8401 Buckland St #8485,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000 - $3,200/mo
2-3 bd
2-3 ba
Howard Gilmore Terrace - Military Housing | 8300 Garnet Ct,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
1 bd
1 ba
8561 Mellmanor Dr #5,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,195 - $2,495/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Heatherwood Apartmements | 5333 Baltimore Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,800 - $3,050/mo
2-3 bd
3 ba
La Mesa Park - Military Housing | 4275 Palm Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$1,999 - $2,257/mo
1-2 bd
1 ba
Valle at Fairway | 3753 Fairway Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91941
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96 pet-friendly rentals in La Mesa, CA
PET FRIENDLY
$2,195/mo
1 bd
1 ba
5555 Lake Murray Blvd #13,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
2 ba
8627 Lemon Ave #9,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
1 bd
1 ba
5757 Lake Murray Blvd #1B-1Ba-670Sqft,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950 - $2,745/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Chateau Spring Terrace | 4242 Spring St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
2 ba
8401 Buckland St #8485,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000 - $3,200/mo
2-3 bd
2-3 ba
Howard Gilmore Terrace - Military Housing | 8300 Garnet Ct,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$2,275/mo
2 bd
1 ba
4841 Jessie Ave #30,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
1 bd
1 ba
8561 Mellmanor Dr #5,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,327 - $2,920/mo
Total price
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
The District Apartments | 8727 Fletcher Pkwy,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,195 - $2,495/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Heatherwood Apartmements | 5333 Baltimore Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
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58 rentals with a garage in La Mesa, CA
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950 - $2,745/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Chateau Spring Terrace | 4242 Spring St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
2 ba
8401 Buckland St #8485,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000 - $3,200/mo
2-3 bd
2-3 ba
Howard Gilmore Terrace - Military Housing | 8300 Garnet Ct,
La Mesa, CA 91941
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,327 - $2,920/mo
Total price
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
The District Apartments | 8727 Fletcher Pkwy,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,695/mo
Studio
1 ba
5027 Guava Ave #105,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,908 - $2,391/mo
Studio-2 bd
1-2 ba
Chateau Spring Hill | 4341 Spring St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$3,695/mo
2 bd
3 ba
8234 University Ave #e9250b2b7,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$3,695/mo
3 bd
3 ba
4355 Rosebud Ln #4363-01,
La Mesa, CA 91941
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,341 - $3,378/mo
1-3 bd
1-2 ba
Celsius Apartments *MOVE-IN SPECIALS* | 100 Citronica Ln,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
PET FRIENDLY
$1,700 - $2,895/mo
Studio-2 bd
1-2 ba
Chateau Spring Gardens Apartments | 4265 Palm Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91941
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74 houses for rent in La Mesa, CA
NEW - 4 HRS AGO
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$4,100/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,307 sqft
5675 Marengo Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91942
NEW - 11 HRS AGO
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,782 sqft
3569 Foursome Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91941
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$800/mo
1 bd
1 ba
Room for rent
Address Not Disclosed,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,695/mo
2 bd
1 ba
2838 Washington St,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$4,850/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,784 sqft
4884 Vista Arroyo,
La Mesa, CA 91941
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
APPLY INSTANTLY
$2,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,300 sqft
7262 Stanford Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91942
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
APPLY INSTANTLY
FURNISHED
$1,850/mo
1 ba
700 sqft
1351 Pine Dr,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$3,950/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,200 sqft
6961 Colorado Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$3,850/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,200 sqft
8778 Dallas St,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$4,495/mo
4 bd
3 ba
2,100 sqft
6959 Colorado Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91942
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14 townhomes for rent in La Mesa, CA
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$10,000/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,500 sqft
2770 Massachusetts Ave,
San Diego, CA 91945
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,795/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,156 sqft
4231 Lowell St #5,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$4,300/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,984 sqft
2315 Berry St,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
$3,300/mo
2 bd
1 ba
750 sqft
4033 Violet St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
1.59 ACRES
$2,850/mo
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,248 sqft
5580 Lake Park Way #28,
La Mesa, CA 91942
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$3,600/mo
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,224 sqft
5455 Baltimore Dr #12,
La Mesa, CA 91942
APPLY INSTANTLY
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,300/mo
3 bd
3 ba
Room for rent
8192 Golden Ave,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
NEW - 9 HRS AGO
$3,600/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,335 sqft
5440 Baltimore Dr #141,
La Mesa, CA 91942
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
$2,800/mo
2 bd
2 ba
889 sqft
12190 Cuyamaca College Dr E #1912,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
6161 Horton Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
Explore by feature - Air Conditioning
134 rentals with air conditioning in La Mesa, CA
PET FRIENDLY
$2,195/mo
1 bd
1 ba
5555 Lake Murray Blvd #13,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
2 ba
8627 Lemon Ave #9,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
1 bd
1 ba
5757 Lake Murray Blvd #1B-1Ba-670Sqft,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950 - $2,745/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Chateau Spring Terrace | 4242 Spring St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
2 ba
8401 Buckland St #8485,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000 - $3,200/mo
2-3 bd
2-3 ba
Howard Gilmore Terrace - Military Housing | 8300 Garnet Ct,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
1 bd
1 ba
8561 Mellmanor Dr #5,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,195 - $2,495/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Heatherwood Apartmements | 5333 Baltimore Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,800 - $3,050/mo
2-3 bd
3 ba
La Mesa Park - Military Housing | 4275 Palm Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$1,999 - $2,257/mo
1-2 bd
1 ba
Valle at Fairway | 3753 Fairway Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91941
Explore by feature - Pet Friendly
96 pet-friendly rentals in La Mesa, CA
PET FRIENDLY
$2,195/mo
1 bd
1 ba
5555 Lake Murray Blvd #13,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
2 ba
8627 Lemon Ave #9,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
1 bd
1 ba
5757 Lake Murray Blvd #1B-1Ba-670Sqft,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950 - $2,745/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Chateau Spring Terrace | 4242 Spring St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
2 ba
8401 Buckland St #8485,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000 - $3,200/mo
2-3 bd
2-3 ba
Howard Gilmore Terrace - Military Housing | 8300 Garnet Ct,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$2,275/mo
2 bd
1 ba
4841 Jessie Ave #30,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
1 bd
1 ba
8561 Mellmanor Dr #5,
La Mesa, CA 91942
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,327 - $2,920/mo
Total price
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
The District Apartments | 8727 Fletcher Pkwy,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$2,195 - $2,495/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Heatherwood Apartmements | 5333 Baltimore Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
Explore by feature - Garage
58 rentals with a garage in La Mesa, CA
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950 - $2,745/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Chateau Spring Terrace | 4242 Spring St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
2 ba
8401 Buckland St #8485,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000 - $3,200/mo
2-3 bd
2-3 ba
Howard Gilmore Terrace - Military Housing | 8300 Garnet Ct,
La Mesa, CA 91941
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,327 - $2,920/mo
Total price
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
The District Apartments | 8727 Fletcher Pkwy,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,695/mo
Studio
1 ba
5027 Guava Ave #105,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$1,908 - $2,391/mo
Studio-2 bd
1-2 ba
Chateau Spring Hill | 4341 Spring St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$3,695/mo
2 bd
3 ba
8234 University Ave #e9250b2b7,
La Mesa, CA 91942
PET FRIENDLY
$3,695/mo
3 bd
3 ba
4355 Rosebud Ln #4363-01,
La Mesa, CA 91941
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Studio-2 bd
1-2 ba
Chateau Spring Gardens Apartments | 4265 Palm Ave,
La Mesa, CA 91941

What Locals Say about La Mesa

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La Mesa, CA: lively small-town vibe near San Diego with easy commutes, parks, trails, and a festive downtown. Residents love walkable parks like Lake Murray, easy freeways/trolley, and a festive downtown. Concerns include homelessness, break-ins, some traffic, scarce parking, and patchy sidewalks.

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Kambramcclish63
Resident
1mo ago
"Excellent access to every major SD freeway in all directions from my home"
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Trulia User
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3mo ago
"I have spent a good part of my life in La Mesa, my grandparents settling here in 1957. I live in their house. I graduated from Helix in ‘81, my niece from Grossmont in 2 weeks. Other than getting a little crowded, La Mesa is a centrally located, youthful, and social community, great to raise a family."
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Marcus Bravo
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1y ago
"Local farmers markets and Lake murray firework show on the 4th of July. Various other events in the community as well. "
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Bjqms5cvkj
Resident
1y ago
"Local farmers market on Friday. Oktoberfest, winter open house,classic car shows every summer in downtown la Mesa. Great Halloween in Rolando Blvd every year. "
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Zedrick.miller
Resident
1y ago
"All of the city parts that they have around the La Mesa area. Plus the lakes So you can do a lot of walking"
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Trulia User
Resident
2y ago
"Low noises, good neighbors, clean, close to everything, etc. is family oriented. Good places to go. "
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Jesscorral7195
Resident
2y ago
"The houses are all well kept and unique. You are by plenty of shopping and grocery stores. The downtown area is very nice "
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Trulia User
Resident
2y ago
"Several neighbors with same-aged kids so we have lots of get-togethers and play dates. Trick or treating is also good. "
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Meagan Rourke
Resident
2y ago
"Close to most freeways. Easy commute with little to no traffic in most areas. The area has side streets that can get you most places "
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Ramelep
Resident
2y ago
"Eucalyptus park is great and the views of the cross make for a great backdrop. There aren’t any events that stand out. Really it’s the quiet neighborhood and the views that make it grand."
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Sean Dudley
Resident
2y ago
"Not bad at all. Close to highways and easy access to downtown. I have never had an issue getting around since the 52 is typically the only highways that has any serious traffic during rush hour."
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"They would love the friendly neighborhoods, easy access to parks and trails. And pet stores for food and accessories."
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"It is a safe environment, good access to shopping, hospital, schools, freeway, it is quiet and people are friendly."
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"the views, the people, the schools, the history, community events, unique homes, wildlife, unincorporated, no water usage limits, central to anything you could need. "
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"Fairly easy due to most of my commute being against traffic. I use two highways and I live next to one of them."
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"Its quiet, the neighbors are friendly, and all the local stores provide everything I need so I rarely venture out of my area."
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"There is a lot of grass and sidewalks. Also Lake aMurray is right around cv the corner. Most people’s pets are friendly. "
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"not sure about event's i only live here for 6 months.but is a great neighborhood to live in, safe and beautiful."
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"I can easily get to any part of San Diego in 20 minutes. There is no traffic going south from here. "
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Chad T.
Resident
5y ago
"Great location with an amazing downtown! We are able to walk to get brunch on the weekends and enjoy the small town feel. Oktoberfest is amazing and the restaurants are all great! "
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Kerri B.
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5y ago
"lots of dog parents, dog friendly businesses. Most apartments accept small dogs. "
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Gabe
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6y ago
"Lots of dog walkers everyday. All-day long. 7 days a week. It’s unrelenting. You better lice dogs if you plan on living here"
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Tia G.
Resident
6y ago
"This is a great community. Home prices are reasonable and everybody is friendly. The schools rank very high and downtown La Mesa has really good restaurants."
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Lyandra L.
Resident
6y ago
"It’s very calm and peaceful. Plus a lot of close place to go to nearby. I really like the feel of the neighborhoods and the look of the houses."
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Dopey3492
Resident
6y ago
"love the area. lived in la mesa for 7yrs. enjoy grossmont center and the farmers market. love lake murray. made my home here ."
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Moses M.
Resident
6y ago
"There isn’t a lot of traffic and neighborhoods are quiet. There isn’t a lot of traffic and neighborhoods are quiet. G"
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Yeahgor V.
Resident
6y ago
"A lot of good well designed green parks with full equipped kid’s play grounds. La Mesa we are the strong community!"
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Kristin
Resident
6y ago
"I’ve live in La Mesa for 6 years and I enjoy that it is beautiful here and near shops restaurants, Lake Murray and SDSU. The trolley is close by also. People are friendly and for the most part take care of their yard and are respectful. "
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MARINA M.
Resident
6y ago
"Only 1 dog park so not a lot of places to let your dog off leash. But many parks and places to walk dogs on leash."
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Jeffrey D. T.
Resident
6y ago
"Neighborhood has homeless people and thieves. Cars constantly get broken into here. People trying to take their dogs into every place and it is all too expensive."
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Megan.ennesser
Resident
6y ago
"I work in Ramona so jumping on the 67 in the morning from the 8 is a breeze. I used to work in Scripps Ranch and the comings was less fun on the 15, mostly because more people were traveling in that direction. "
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Christina C.
Resident
6y ago
"there are many different types of dogs in the area. there is also the occasional homeless harassment otherwise it's fine"
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Jeffrey D. T.
Resident
6y ago
"Frequently hearing police pull people over. Seen at least three times cars broken into, including mine. Homeless people out and about and people not so friendly."
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Christina C.
Resident
6y ago
"it's right next to most high way exits and entrances, multiple schools and two different trolley stations"
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Joanette S.
Resident
6y ago
"Neighbors are very friendly and supportive. Very quiet with little to no car traffic. Lovely place to live"
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Grace P.
Resident
6y ago
"I work in La Jolla and the commute is bad. It takes 25 minutes without traffic, but it ranges from 1 hr to 1 1/2 hours each way when I’m aiming to fit a 9-5 routine. I have to leave my house near Lake Murray at 6 am every day to avoid traffic, beware of this."
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Vidar V.
Resident
6y ago
"you often see people walking their dogs and they always let you pet them. Sidewalks are clean and you very rarely see mess."
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Roberto C.
Resident
6y ago
"Good neighborhood and little league. Easy freeway access as well. Would recommend to people with families."
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Clcambruzzi
Resident
6y ago
"Many dog friendly areas all around town. People are always walking their dogs all around the neighborhood."
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Idys O. G.
Resident
6y ago
"everything is closed and very quiet city. fell like your are peace and handle all the time. are very closed the school, hospital, market , train, bus freeways and are very nice weather here . "
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Average Rent Trends in La Mesa, CA

Rent in La Mesa, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent stayed about the same in Aug 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jan 2025.

Month	Average rent
Sep 2025	$2,400
Oct 2025	$2,495
Nov 2025	$2,434
Dec 2025	$2,398
Jan 2026	$2,485
Feb 2026	$2,457
Mar 2026	$2,475
Apr 2026	$2,375
May 2026	$2,413
Jun 2026	$2,495
Jul 2026	$2,495
Aug 2026	$2,495

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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In September 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$2,021	$2,745	$3,600	$4,145	$2,500
Townhomes	—	$2,995	$3,995	$3,595	$3,100
Apartments and Condos	$1,950	$2,590	$3,400	$8,400	$2,195
Houses	$2,200	$3,350	$3,740	$4,495	$3,795

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in La Mesa, CA

What is the average rent of an apartment in La Mesa, CA?
The average rent of an apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,294 per month. This is about 17% higher than the national average.
When is the average rent cheapest in La Mesa, CA?
In the last year, the average rent in La Mesa, CA was lowest in Dec 2025 when it was $2,398 per month.
When is the average rent most expensive in La Mesa, CA?
In the last year, the average rent in La Mesa, CA was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,653 per month.
How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in La Mesa, CA?
The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,021 per month. That is about $113 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many available rental listings are in La Mesa, CA?
There are 221 available rental listings in La Mesa, CA.
What are some zip codes in La Mesa, CA?
La Mesa, CA includes zip codes such as: 91942, 91941, 91943, 91944.
What are some cities near La Mesa, CA?
Some nearby cities include: Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, Santee, Bonita, El Cajon. These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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