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1h ago
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2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,585–$3,400
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2d ago
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5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,299–$4,235
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
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2d ago
5476 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095–$2,195
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
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4d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,949–$2,275
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4d ago
8633 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,300
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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Apartment for rent in La Mesa
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
12h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,815
Price drop
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1h ago
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7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,600
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2d ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$14,435
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2d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,350–$3,420
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1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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2d ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
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3d ago
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7111 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
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Available Jan 1
3d ago
5560 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
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Available Jan 5
46m ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
Apartment for rent
46m ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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1h ago
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Studio
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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1h ago
8401 8401 Buckland St. & Parkway Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,775
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2h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500–$3,550
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2h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875–$1,925
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3h ago
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$3,295
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13h ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600–$2,813
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,775
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Available Feb 8
1d ago
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7641 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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1d ago
8561 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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1d ago
7576 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | On-site management
2 beds
1 bath
$2,245
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1d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
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2d ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,495
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2d ago
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,200
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2d ago
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7695 Torrem St, La Mesa, CA 91942
Garage parking | Outdoor space
3 beds
2 baths
$3,549
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2d ago
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3860 Paula St, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
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2d ago
8603 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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2d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
2d ago
5900 Severin Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
Available Jan 30
2d ago
8671 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Price drop
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2d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
$2,500
Price drop
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2d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$3,255
$3,128
Price drop
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,768
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4508 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$2,805
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125
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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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