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Highlights

  • Original hardwood floor
  • Garden setting
  • Renovated bathroom
  • Communal laundry rooms
  • Water, trash, sewer paid

Location

La Mesa, CA 91942, USA|La Mesa
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Management

Lemon Tree on Lincoln LLC

Leasing office

(619) 994-0219

Property Overview

LA MESA offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and comfort, with an 8.5 Zumper expert rating, top marks for price, and high scores for amenities and location. Notable features include original hardwood floors, a garden setting, a renovated bathroom, communal laundry rooms, and paid water, trash, and sewer. It also stands out for strong value for money and access to public transport.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, LA MESA is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, LA MESA has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal

Floor plans

One Bedroom - partial renovation1 bed1 bath550 sqft$1,890 /mo2 units availableUpstairs one bedroom located in La Mesa in a garden setting small complex within walking distance to the village of La Mesa shops, coffee and restaurants. This sunny apartment has plenty of storage space with new paint and blinds hardwood flooring throughout along with lots of old world charm. This non smoking complex has 2 onsite laundry rooms and comes with one parking space behind the complex. We accept one small pet under 20lbs with an additional pet deposit of $250. Water, trash and sewer are paid. One Year lease term only. Open House on Sunday, October 18th from 11 -11:30am. Rent: $1890 SECURITY DEPOSIT: $1550 PET DEPOSIT: $250 APPLICATION FEE: $35

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Amenities for LA MESA

Apartment Amenities

TrashWater

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Sewer
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Property details

Units15

About LA MESA

HomeApartments in La MesaLa Mesa LA MESA

Upstairs one bedroom located in La Mesa in a garden setting small complex within walking distance to the village of La Mesa shops, coffee and restaurants. This sunny apartment has plenty of storage space with new paint and blinds hardwood flooring throughout along with lots of old world charm. This non smoking complex has 2 onsite laundry rooms and comes with one parking space behind the complex. We accept one small pet under 20lbs with an additional pet deposit of $250. Water, trash and sewer are paid. One Year lease term only. Open House on Sunday, October 18th from 11 -11:30am. Rent: $1890 SECURITY DEPOSIT: $1550 PET DEPOSIT: $250 APPLICATION FEE: $35


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, LA MESA is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, LA MESA has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated LA MESA
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
LA MESA offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
LA MESA goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including sewer. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, LA MESA receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
LA MESA is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While LA MESA does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
LA MESA provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are 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 LA MESA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.3 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.7 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in La Mesa

1-bedroom apartments at LA MESA cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in La Mesa.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in La Mesa
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,763
October 2025$1,761
November 2025$1,695
December 2025$1,693
January 2026$1,668
February 2026$1,655
March 2026$1,672
April 2026$1,672
May 2026$1,727
June 2026$1,847
July 2026$1,816
August 2026$1,773
September 2026$1,784
October 2026$1,800
A table of studio rental data trends in La Mesa
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,763
October 2025$1,761
November 2025$1,695
December 2025$1,693
January 2026$1,668
February 2026$1,655
March 2026$1,672
April 2026$1,672
May 2026$1,727
June 2026$1,847
July 2026$1,816
August 2026$1,773
September 2026$1,784
October 2026$1,800

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$75,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $75,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,890.
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Schools near LA MESA

Murray Manor Elementary School

8305 el paso st

la mesa, CA, 91942

K-6Public
B+

Lemon Grove Academy Elementary

7885 golden ave

lemon grove, CA, 91945

K-6Public

Avondale Elementary School

8401 stansbury st

spring valley, CA, 91977

K-6Public
B-

Empower

165 roanoke rd

el cajon, CA, 92020

K-8Public
B+

Lakeside Union Alternative Education

9308 winter gardens blvd

lakeside, CA, 92040

K-8Public
B
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Getting around CA 91942 near La Mesa

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for La Mesa, CA 91942

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Explore the area around La Mesa

Costco Wholesale
8125 Fletcher Pkwy
Vine Ripe Farmers Market
8191 Fletcher Pkwy
Frazier Farms La Mesa
8401 Fletcher Pkwy
Vons
8011 University Ave
Sprouts Farmers Market
4630 Palm Ave

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