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7111 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA|La Mesa
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Property Overview
7111 Waite Drive receives a strong overall rating of 8.8 out of 10, reflecting its appeal to renters. It excels in price and amenities, both rated 10 out of 10, showcasing a competitive price point and exceptional features. Additionally, its location garners a 9 out of 10, providing easy access to transportation and local attractions, while maintaining a trustworthiness rating of 8 out of 10, ensuring transparency about the property and management.
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.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 400 sqft | $1,600 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to 7111 Waite Dr in La Mesa, where convenience, comfort, and affordability come together. This well-maintained 450 sq ft apartment home offers a practical layout, great natural light, and easy access to shopping, dining, transit, and major freeways — ideal for commuters or anyone looking to enjoy East County living while staying close to central San Diego. The community offers a quiet residential atmosphere with nearby parks, grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday essentials just minutes away. Perfect for those seeking a clean, straightforward living space in a convenient location. Rental Details: 1 Parking Space Included in Secure Parking Lot Monthly Rent: $1,600 Security Deposit: $1,600 Size: Approximately 450 sq ft Minimum Qualification Requirements: Credit score: 600+ Income requirement: Minimum 2.5× monthly rent Standard screening applies If you’re looking for a comfortable, well-located apartment at a competitive price point in La Mesa, this is a great opportunity. Contact us today to schedule a showing. |
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Amenities for 7111 Waite Drive
Apartment Amenities
| Trash |
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
Services
| Water and Sewer |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
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About 7111 Waite Drive
Welcome to 7111 Waite Dr in La Mesa, where convenience, comfort, and affordability come together. This well-maintained 450 sq ft apartment home offers a practical layout, great natural light, and easy access to shopping, dining, transit, and major freeways — ideal for commuters or anyone looking to enjoy East County living while staying close to central San Diego. The community offers a quiet residential atmosphere with nearby parks, grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday essentials just minutes away. Perfect for those seeking a clean, straightforward living space in a convenient location. Rental Details: 1 Parking Space Included in Secure Parking Lot Monthly Rent: $1,600 Security Deposit: $1,600 Size: Approximately 450 sq ft Minimum Qualification Requirements: Credit score: 600+ Income requirement: Minimum 2.5× monthly rent Standard screening applies If you’re looking for a comfortable, well-located apartment at a competitive price point in La Mesa, this is a great opportunity. Contact us today to schedule a showing.
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.
8.6
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 7111 Waite Drive is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 7111 Waite Drive has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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.
7111 Waite Drive 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.
7111 Waite Drive goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 7111 Waite Drive 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.
7111 Waite Drive 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 7111 Waite Drive does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
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 7111 Waite Drive compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in La Mesa
1-bedroom apartments at 7111 Waite Drive cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in La Mesa.
Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
La Mesa
La Mesa
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,820 |
| 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 | $1,763 |
| October 2025 | $1,761 |
| November 2025 | $1,695 |
| December 2025 | $1,693 |
| January 2026 | $1,668 |
| February 2026 | $1,652 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,820 |
| 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 | $1,763 |
| October 2025 | $1,761 |
| November 2025 | $1,695 |
| December 2025 | $1,693 |
| January 2026 | $1,668 |
| February 2026 | $1,652 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 7111 Waite Dr?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$64,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near 7111 Waite Drive
Vista La Mesa Academy
3900 violet st
la mesa, CA, 91941
K-8Public
C
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-
Mountain View
3550 logan ave
san diego, CA, 92113
K-8Public
C+
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
2875 ocean view blvd
san diego, CA, 92113
K-12Public
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Getting around La Mesa near 7111 Waite Dr
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 7111 Waite Dr, La Mesa
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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