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5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,331–$4,224
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2d ago
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2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,585–$3,240
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1d ago
7490 Collins Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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4d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,495
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,205
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15h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,055–$2,790
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2h 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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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Outdoor Space
Dishwasher
4d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
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4d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$3,295
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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5d+ ago
8437 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Ceiling fan
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
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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
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5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,949–$2,275
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5d+ ago
5476 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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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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5d+ ago
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7111 Waite Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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Available Dec 1
14m ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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14m ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
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27m 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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27m ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
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27m 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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1h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,040
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1h 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
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1h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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1h ago
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8685 Mellmanor Dr #D, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
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Available Dec 15
2h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,495
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2h 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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2h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,300
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7h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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16h 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
17h ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
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Available Jan 12
21h ago
8671 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$2,400
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21h ago
Townhouse for rent in La Mesa
Studio
1 bath
$1,495
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Available Jan 1
1d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
3 beds
2 baths
$4,075
House for rent
1d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$4,270
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1d ago
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3773 King St #28, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,905
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 23
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$1,890
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4d ago
8561 Mellmanor Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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4d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,245
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$2,450
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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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