4542 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91941
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 600 sqft

4542 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91941

Home Highlights

Apartment
600 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Modern fixturesModern lightingModern bathroomNew toiletOpen concept interiorNatural light
Be the first tenant! This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom *New* 600ft^2 spacious detached home is in a highly desirable area of La Mesa Village on a quiet street with friendly neighbors. Short commute to SDSU and a block from Sprouts. This brand new private unit is fully complete and ready to move in. The open concept interior has a warm welcome that includes VPL wood flooring throughout and neutral decor. Stylish kitchen glows with natural light, shaker cabinets, brand-new stainless-steel appliances and quartz countertops. The bathroom has a big shower with intricate tiling and a timeless tiled floor, new toilet, new vanity and modern fixtures. This unit is fully equit with a single zone ductless mini-split ac/heat system. This unit includes an on sight stackable wash/dryer combo. Exterior includes an inviting font yard with a designated parking spot. Water/trash-separate fixed monthly fee=$100

Home features:
-Stainless steel appliances including microwave
-Quartz countertop
-Custom shaker-style cabinets
-Custom paint
-Modern bathroom
-Modern lighting
-VPL Wood-style flooring
-Ceiling fan
-Stackable/wash dryer

Rental Terms: 12-month lease
Rent: $2,400
fixed monthly fee=$100
Application Fee: $25
Security Deposit: $2,400
Available Now

Sorry No pets/No smoking

Rental Terms: 12-month lease
Rent: $2,400
fixed monthly fee=$100
Application Fee: $25
Security Deposit: $2,400
Available Now
4542 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91941 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 600 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $2,900 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 13, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,994/month.

Home Details for 4542 3rd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 4542 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5350 Baltimore Dr #66, La Mesa, CA
1.28
Apartment
$425,000
07/24/26
1
1
688 sqft
8220 Vincetta Dr, La Mesa, CA
1.19
Apartment
$258,000
09/11/26
3
2
1,153 sqft
Address Not Disclosed, La Mesa, CA
2.04
Apartment
$380,000
06/02/26
1
475 sqft
1000 Estes St #51, El Cajon, CA
3.15
Apartment
$382,500
09/24/26
2
2
860 sqft
908 S Sunshine Ave #11, El Cajon, CA
3.30
Apartment
$374,000
02/23/26
2
2
850 sqft
5540 Lindo Paseo #15, San Diego, CA
3.55
Apartment
$455,000
12/10/25
2
2
704 sqft
5540 Lindo Paseo #18, San Diego, CA
3.55
Apartment
$445,000
09/11/26
2
2
726 sqft
4527-29 N 63rd St, San Diego, CA
2.69
Apartment
$2,400,000
11/07/25
10
9
3,959 sqft
3662 Altadena Ave #7, San Diego, CA
4.27
Apartment
$242,500
08/14/26
1
1
600 sqft
6786 Caminito Del Greco #42, San Diego, CA
3.52
Apartment
$715,000
08/31/26
2
3
1,570 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,400
May 3, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,400
Price decreased by 6%
Apr 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,550
Price decreased by 6%
Apr 20, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,700
Price decreased by 7%
Apr 18, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,900

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What Locals Say about La Mesa

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  • 75% say there are sidewalks
  • 72% say there's holiday spirit
  • 53% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 451 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet, walkable, residences are unique and set back from street. Wonderful views and shops close by. Solid schools "
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  • Andrea Hawkins
    "Dogs are popular here everyone welcomes Dogs"
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  • Kambramcclish63
    "Excellent access to every major SD freeway in all directions from my home"
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  • Trulia User
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "Low noises, good neighbors, clean, close to everything, etc. is family oriented. Good places to go. "
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  • Jesscorral7195
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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.
    "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.
    "lots of dog parents, dog friendly businesses. Most apartments accept small dogs. "
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  • Gabe
    "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.
    "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.
    "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
    "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.
    "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.
    "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
    "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.
    "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.
    "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
    "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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "it's right next to most high way exits and entrances, multiple schools and two different trolley stations"
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  • Joanette S.
    "Neighbors are very friendly and supportive. Very quiet with little to no car traffic. Lovely place to live"
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  • Grace P.
    "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.
    "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.
    "Good neighborhood and little league. Easy freeway access as well. Would recommend to people with families."
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Frequently asked questions about 4542 3rd St

  • Is La Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    La Mesa is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in La Mesa?
    The median sale price in La Mesa is $885K. That is down $13.83K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about La Mesa?
    Residents describe La Mesa, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in La Mesa, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 4542 3rd St?
    The closest schools to 4542 3rd St in La Mesa, CA are La Mesa Arts Academy (Elementary/Middle, rated 9/10), Lemon Avenue Elementary School (rated 6/10), Mount Miguel High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 4542 3rd St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 4542 3rd St in La Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 4542 3rd St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 4542 3rd St in La Mesa, CA has in-unit laundry.

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