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3d ago
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2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,672–$3,315
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3d ago
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5810 Amaya Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,230–$4,712
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3d ago
9071 Dallas Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,495
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3d ago
7138 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,495
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3d ago
8057 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Oven
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
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1h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,240–$2,730
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2d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Drive #53A, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,890–$3,340
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3d ago
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4 beds
3 baths
$5,899
$5,629
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Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Dishwasher
Outdoor Space
14h ago
5333 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,495
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15h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,860
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2d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
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3d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
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4d ago
5476 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,695
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5d+ ago
8633 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,895
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$3,895
$3,750
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6h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,495
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10h ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
On-site management
1 bed
1 bath
$2,890
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14h ago
7914 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,295
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14h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$2,995
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15h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,595
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1d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,895
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,245
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,917
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
1 bed
1 bath
$2,257
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2d ago
8671 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$2,400
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$3,109
$2,914
Price drop
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2d ago
5721 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
Studio
1 bath
$1,695–$1,725
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2d ago
4969 Mills Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,195
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3d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,300
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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3d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,500
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3d ago
Townhouse for rent in La Mesa
3 beds
3 baths
$4,800
$4,500
Price drop
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Available Nov 14
3d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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3d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
5 beds
3 baths
$5,300
$4,500
Price drop
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3d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
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Available Jan 12
3d ago
4355 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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3d ago
8401 Buckland Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$2,225–$2,295
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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4d ago
8437 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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4d ago
4323 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
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4d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
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4d ago
4508 3rd Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,755
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4d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
4366 Rosebud Lane, La Mesa, CA 91941
Garage parking | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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4d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
4425 Rosebud Lane, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Ceiling fan | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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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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