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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Townhome-style layout
  • Private backyard space
  • On-site laundry room

Location

7425 Waite Drive, La Mesa, California 91941, United States|La Mesa
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Management

Southwest Equity Partners, Inc.

Leasing office

(619) 800-2794

Property Overview

La Mesa Gardens features a townhome-style layout with private backyard space and an on-site laundry room, enhancing its appeal for renters. With a strong overall Zumper expert rating of 8.1, this property is recognized for its competitive pricing, high-quality amenities, and excellent location near essential points of interest. The trustworthiness rating of 8 out of 10 further emphasizes transparency, ensuring potential renters have a clear understanding of what to expect.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, La Mesa Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, La Mesa Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.5BA2 bed1.5 bath750 sqft$2,395 /mo2 units availableMarketing DescriptionThis charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome offers comfort, convenience, and thoughtful amenities in a great La Mesa location. Enjoy the ease of assigned parking, an on-site laundry room, and your own small private backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Apartment Features: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms Townhome-style layout Private backyard space Assigned parking included On-site laundry room Rental Requirements: Minimum credit score: 650 per applicant Minimum income: 2.5x the rent per month Co-signers accepted for income only (not credit scores) Liability insurance coverage of $100,000 required for all residents Application fee: $55 per applicant Don’t miss the opportunity to call this beautiful La Mesa townhome your new home! Call the office: 760-642-0400 for a tour and more information today! CA DRE #01523691

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Amenities for La Mesa Gardens

Building

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

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units12
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About La Mesa Gardens

HomeApartments in La MesaLa Mesa La Mesa Gardens

Marketing DescriptionThis charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome offers comfort, convenience, and thoughtful amenities in a great La Mesa location. Enjoy the ease of assigned parking, an on-site laundry room, and your own small private backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Apartment Features: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms Townhome-style layout Private backyard space Assigned parking included On-site laundry room Rental Requirements: Minimum credit score: 650 per applicant Minimum income: 2.5x the rent per month Co-signers accepted for income only (not credit scores) Liability insurance coverage of $100,000 required for all residents Application fee: $55 per applicant Don’t miss the opportunity to call this beautiful La Mesa townhome your new home! Call the office: 760-642-0400 for a tour and more information today! CA DRE #01523691


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.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, La Mesa Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, La Mesa Gardens 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 Gardens
Price·9A 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 Gardens stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, La Mesa Gardens is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
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 Gardens 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 Gardens 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.

La Mesa Gardens is great for:

Pet owners

  • 9 pet hospitals in the area
  • 6 pet grooming services nearby
  • 10 pet supply stores near the property

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 Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in La Mesa

2-bedroom apartments at La Mesa Gardens cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in La Mesa.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
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A table of studio rental data trends in La Mesa
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,795
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$1,763
October 2025$1,761
November 2025$1,695
December 2025$1,677
A table of studio rental data trends in La Mesa
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,795
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$1,763
October 2025$1,761
November 2025$1,695
December 2025$1,677

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 7425 Waite Drive?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$95,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $95,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,395.
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Schools near La Mesa Gardens

Vista La Mesa Academy

3900 violet st

la mesa, CA, 91941

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Getting around La Mesa near 7425 Waite Drive

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

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 7425 Waite Drive, La Mesa

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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