La Mesa, CA Apartments For Rent
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La Mesa, CA 91942
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Use arrow keys to navigateSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$2,250 - $2,999/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsLakeview Village | 3115 Sweetwater Springs Blvd,
Spring Valley, CA 91978
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Spring Valley, CA 91977
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$2,475 - $3,350/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsSommerset Apartments | 3265 Sweetwater Springs Blvd,
Spring Valley, CA 91978
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$2,800 - $3,465/mo2-3 Beds1-2 BathsWoodbridge Apartments | 10874 Calle Verde F09e2e325,
La Mesa, CA 91941
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$2,257 - $2,866/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsFiftyOne Baltimore at the Crossroads | 5150 Baltimore Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
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NEW - 2 DAYS AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$1,980 - $2,800/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsMellmanor Apartments | 8750 Mellmanor Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$2,606 - $2,995/mo2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Sophia at Mount Helix | 3827 Conrad Dr,
Spring Valley, CA 91977
NEW - 1 DAY AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,750 - $2,475/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsRancho Del Sol Apartments! | 10130 Austin Dr,
Spring Valley, CA 91977
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$4,300 - $4,416/mo3-4 bd3 baJackson Pointe 111 | 2758 Lake Pointe Dr,
Spring Valley, CA 91977
NEW - 2 DAYS AGOPET FRIENDLY$1,905 - $3,125/moStudio-3 bd1-2 baCasa Monterey Apartments | 10108 Calle Marinero,
Spring Valley, CA 91977
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PET FRIENDLY$3,000 - $3,200/mo2-3 bd2-3 baHoward Gilmore Terrace - Military Housing | 8300 Garnet Ct,
La Mesa, CA 91941
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NEW - 1 DAY AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,442 - $3,418/mo1-2 bd1-2 baThe District Apartments | 8727 Fletcher Pkwy,
La Mesa, CA 91942- PET FRIENDLY
- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$4,300 - $4,416/mo3-4 bd3 baJackson Pointe 111 | 2758 Lake Pointe Dr,
Spring Valley, CA 91977 - NEW - 2 DAYS AGOPET FRIENDLY$1,905 - $3,125/moStudio-3 bd1-2 baCasa Monterey Apartments | 10108 Calle Marinero,
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- NEW - 1 DAY AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,442 - $3,418/mo1-2 bd1-2 baThe District Apartments | 8727 Fletcher Pkwy,
La Mesa, CA 91942 - PET FRIENDLY
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- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$4,300 - $4,416/mo3-4 bd3 baJackson Pointe 111 | 2758 Lake Pointe Dr,
Spring Valley, CA 91977 - NEW - 2 DAYS AGOPET FRIENDLY$1,905 - $3,125/moStudio-3 bd1-2 baCasa Monterey Apartments | 10108 Calle Marinero,
Spring Valley, CA 91977 - PET FRIENDLY
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- PET FRIENDLY$3,000 - $3,200/mo2-3 bd2-3 baHoward Gilmore Terrace - Military Housing | 8300 Garnet Ct,
La Mesa, CA 91941
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- NEW - 1 DAY AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,442 - $3,418/mo1-2 bd1-2 baThe District Apartments | 8727 Fletcher Pkwy,
La Mesa, CA 91942 - PET FRIENDLY
- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$4,300 - $4,416/mo3-4 bd3 baJackson Pointe 111 | 2758 Lake Pointe Dr,
Spring Valley, CA 91977 - NEW - 2 DAYS AGOPET FRIENDLY$1,905 - $3,125/moStudio-3 bd1-2 baCasa Monterey Apartments | 10108 Calle Marinero,
Spring Valley, CA 91977 - SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY
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- NEW - 1 DAY AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,442 - $3,418/mo1-2 bd1-2 baThe District Apartments | 8727 Fletcher Pkwy,
La Mesa, CA 91942 - PET FRIENDLY
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- PET FRIENDLY$3,000 - $3,200/mo2-3 bd2-3 baHoward Gilmore Terrace - Military Housing | 8300 Garnet Ct,
La Mesa, CA 91941 - PET FRIENDLY
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What Locals Say about La Mesa
Review Highlights
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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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 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In August 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 | $2,053 | $2,745 | $3,600 | $4,500 | $2,500 |
| Townhomes | — | $2,995 | $3,587 | $3,990 | $3,200 |
| Apartments and Condos | $1,995 | $2,575 | $3,195 | $8,400 | $2,156 |
| Houses | $2,250 | $2,900 | $3,900 | $4,542 | $3,885 |
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 $2,265 per month. This is about 15% 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 $2,053 per month. That is about $258 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?
- 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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