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5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,251–$3,976
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3d ago
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2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,585–$3,240
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2h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,495
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,205
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11h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,055–$2,625
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10h ago
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5 beds
4 baths
$14,915
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2h ago
7080 Saranac Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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15h ago
8969 Grossmont Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,949–$2,275
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Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
18h ago
7914 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,295
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20h ago
8633 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$2,300
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20h ago
5476 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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4d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
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4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
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5d+ ago
5151 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,905
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
7111 Waite Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
1h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
2h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,745
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
Available Nov 17
17h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,475
Apartment for rent
20h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,090
Apartment for rent
22h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
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22h ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,395
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22h ago
4508 3rd Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,755
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,495
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1d ago
5555 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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1d ago
6108 Nancy Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,300
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1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4150 Merritt Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available May 15
1d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
4028 Charles St, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$3,895
$3,795
Price drop
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Available Dec 22
1d ago
8671 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
2d ago
5900 Severin Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Condo for rent
Available Aug 25
2d ago
Condo for rent in La Mesa
7726 University Ave #D, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$1,890
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3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
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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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