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8633 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,195
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5630 5630 - 5670 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
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$2,495–$2,995
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1 bath
$1,895
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3d ago
4841 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
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1 bath
$1,695
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4 beds
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$6,500
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$6,299
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On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Storage
2 beds
2 baths
$2,599
$2,499
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12h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,090
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13h ago
5151 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,395
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
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Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$2,100
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5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,495
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2d ago
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Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,700
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5d+ ago
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4452 Rosebud Ln #C, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$2,310
$2,210
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5d+ ago
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4442 Rosebud Ln #C, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
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1h ago
4508 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,550–$2,755
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8h ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$3,495
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3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
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12h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,790
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13h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,245–$3,195
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14h ago
7200 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,045
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21h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
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23h ago
5560 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,145–$2,750
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$1,895
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$2,450
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1d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
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1d ago
7914 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875–$1,925
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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2d ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,195
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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2d ago
8561 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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2d ago
4959 4957, 4959 Mills, 4961 Mills, 4963 Mills and 4924, 4926, 4930 Colina La Mesa, CA 91942, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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2d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$2,749
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,299
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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.
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in La Mesa average around $2,000/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,570/month.
Late fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in La Mesa, with November seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month. July has the highest rents with roughly an 8% difference between peak summer and off-peak winter pricing.
Based on our current listings data, La Mesa itself offers budget-friendly options with a median rent around $2,370/month across all apartment sizes.
Based on Zumper's current listings, 34% of La Mesa rentals are pet-friendly, which works out to about 80 pet-welcoming apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 235 units.
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in La Mesa, showing up in just 0.06% of units, with studios leading at 0.15% of available studio inventory.
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 2026 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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