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No pets allowed.
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| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 7491 Collins Ave
Welcome to Elan Mesa Lofts, where comfort and convenience enhance your lifestyle. Our La Mesa, CA, apartments feature everything you need to live comfortably in a place that feels like home as soon as you walk through the door. Get a taste of the thriving neighborhood that surrounds you with easy access to a range of restaurants, parks, entertainment, and exciting local shops. At Elan Mesa Lofts, you'll enjoy the ideal balance of nature and modern city life. Take advantage of nearby attractions like Lake Murray Community Park, plus close proximity to Grossmont Center. Visit Ney Restaurant, Smokey and The Brisket BBQ, or Public Square, for a bite to eat, and then come home to our welcoming community. Choose Elan Mesa Lofts for the easy, sophisticated lifestyle you've been looking for.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 7491 Collins Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | La Mesa |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 91942 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in La Mesa
studio apartments at 7491 Collins Ave cost about 4% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in La Mesa.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
La Mesa
La Mesa
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,095 |
| October 2023 | $1,824 |
| November 2023 | $1,816 |
| December 2023 | $1,775 |
| January 2024 | $1,799 |
| February 2024 | $1,800 |
| March 2024 | $1,816 |
| April 2024 | $1,825 |
| May 2024 | $1,854 |
| June 2024 | $1,756 |
| July 2024 | $1,666 |
| August 2024 | $1,777 |
| September 2024 | $1,813 |
| October 2024 | $1,860 |
| November 2024 | $1,822 |
| December 2024 | $1,800 |
| January 2025 | $1,785 |
| February 2025 | $1,800 |
| March 2025 | $1,735 |
| April 2025 | $1,765 |
| May 2025 | $1,795 |
| June 2025 | $1,742 |
| July 2025 | $1,778 |
| August 2025 | $1,797 |
| September 2025 | $1,773 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,095 |
| October 2023 | $1,824 |
| November 2023 | $1,816 |
| December 2023 | $1,775 |
| January 2024 | $1,799 |
| February 2024 | $1,800 |
| March 2024 | $1,816 |
| April 2024 | $1,825 |
| May 2024 | $1,854 |
| June 2024 | $1,756 |
| July 2024 | $1,666 |
| August 2024 | $1,777 |
| September 2024 | $1,813 |
| October 2024 | $1,860 |
| November 2024 | $1,822 |
| December 2024 | $1,800 |
| January 2025 | $1,785 |
| February 2025 | $1,800 |
| March 2025 | $1,735 |
| April 2025 | $1,765 |
| May 2025 | $1,795 |
| June 2025 | $1,742 |
| July 2025 | $1,778 |
| August 2025 | $1,797 |
| September 2025 | $1,773 |
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StudioRent-to-income ratio
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Recommended income
$73,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $73,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,845.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $2,095 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $2,445 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,745 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,995 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,425 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,350 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,695 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,495 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,445 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 7491 Collins Ave
Maryland Avenue Elementary School
5400 maryland ave
la mesa, CA, 91941
K-6Public
B+
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Getting around La Mesa near 7491 Collins Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 7491 Collins Ave, La Mesa
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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