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3d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,236–$3,111
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2d ago
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2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,515–$3,280
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47m ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
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10h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,015–$3,195
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1d ago
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7080 7080 & 7138 Saranac Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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2d ago
7740 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$2,875
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4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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5d+ ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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On-Site Laundry
In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,949
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
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1d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,210–$2,790
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2d ago
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7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$3,095–$3,595
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2d ago
Verified
7425 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,190
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18h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,210–$3,730
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18h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,892
$10,555
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,775
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Available Feb 8
1d ago
8437 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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2d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Apr 11
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,895
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
$1,995
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Available Mar 24
23m ago
House for rent in La Mesa
8248 High St, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$3,650
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2h ago
Townhouse for rent in La Mesa
4152 Massachusetts Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$3,195
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Available Apr 1
3h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,245–$2,895
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5h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
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5h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
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7h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
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9h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
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10h ago
Condo for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
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10h ago
8561 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
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13h ago
5560 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
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14h ago
House for rent in La Mesa
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave
4 beds
3 baths
$5,950
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15h ago
4150 Merritt Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available May 15
19h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,745
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1d ago
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$4,695
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1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,050
House for rent
Available Feb 9
1d ago
5455 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
Studio
1 bath
$1,675
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
5245 Wood St #D, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
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Available Mar 30
1d ago
Condo for rent in La Mesa
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
$1,795
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Condo for rent
1d ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,775–$2,395
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1d ago
Condo for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
$2,895
Price drop
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Available Apr 1
1d ago
7914 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
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1d ago
4508 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,320
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
1 bed
1 bath
$2,208
$1,999
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$3,090
$2,899
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,787
$2,599
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La Mesa, CA offers a blend of suburban comfort with easy access to urban amenities, earning it appreciation from its residents. Many highlight the abundance of parks and outdoor activities, along with a variety of local shops and restaurants that contribute to a relaxed lifestyle. The city’s accessibility to public transportation is a plus for renters, while the diverse neighborhoods cater to families and young professionals alike. However, some complaints revolve around limited parking options and occasional noise from nearby freeways, which can detract from the overall experience.
The average rent in La Mesa, CA for a 1-bedroom apartment is approximately $2,036 per month, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs around $2,502 per month.
Rents in La Mesa, CA are generally decreasing. The average rent has decreased by about 4% overall, with 1-bedroom apartments seeing an 8% decrease and 2-bedroom apartments a 4% decrease.
The best time to look for an apartment in La Mesa, CA is in February, as it is the least competitive month with less overall demand compared to available inventory, potentially offering better deals.
Yes, there are pet-friendly apartments in La Mesa, CA, with 52.83% of listings being pet-friendly.
Only a small percentage, about 15%, of listings in La Mesa, CA have utilities included in the rent.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
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