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10h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,441–$3,066
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1d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$3,290
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13m ago
5630 5630 - 5670 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
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1h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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5h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$2,995
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18h ago
5476 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,905
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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5d+ ago
5151 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
12h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,355–$2,775
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11h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,230–$3,630
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15h ago
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7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$3,095–$3,595
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1h ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | Ceiling fan | Wheelchair accessible
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
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1d ago
7200 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,845–$2,645
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,949
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,199
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4d ago
4 beds
2 baths
$4,495
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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43m ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Storage
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$2,150
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3h ago
5560 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
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9h ago
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5 beds
4 baths
$4,595
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Available May 15
13h ago
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4436 Rosebud Ln #D, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,190
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16h ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
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16h ago
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5555 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
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19h ago
4152 Massachusetts Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
House for rent
Available May 13
19h ago
7914 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Assigned parking | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195–$2,395
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19h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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20h ago
4236 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,210
Apartment for rent
21h ago
House for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$2,725
$2,590
Price drop
House for rent
21h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,190
Apartment for rent
22h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$2,895
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1d ago
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6123 Horton Dr #1, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,975
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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1d ago
7576 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | On-site management
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,245
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1d ago
5455 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
Studio
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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1d ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$4,595
House for rent
1d ago
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$2,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
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8806 Madison Ave #1, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$3,895
House for rent
Available May 11
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$2,500
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
$2,550–$2,740
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available May 13
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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.
La Mesa one-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,000 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,500 per month. The overall average rent across all apartment types in La Mesa was around $2,400 per month during 2025.
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.
November offers the best opportunity for apartment hunting in La Mesa, with the lowest rents of the year and reduced competition from other renters. July typically sees the highest rents, with approximately an 8% difference between peak and off-peak rental periods.
La Mesa offers good options for pet owners, with 45% of rental listings welcoming pets. This widespread availability means renters with furry companions have access to a substantial portion of the city's rental inventory.
Utilities are rarely included in La Mesa rental prices, found in less than 1% of total listings. This pattern holds consistent across all apartment sizes, from studios to three-bedroom units, where utilities-included options remain uncommon.
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.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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