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2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,793–$2,984
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22h ago
Verified
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,585–$3,400
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3d 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
$2,103–$4,120
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16h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
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16h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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1d 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
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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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,095
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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4d ago
7080 7080 & 7138 Saranac Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
On-Site Laundry
In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
7h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,185–$2,725
Price drop
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16h ago
Verified
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
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,907
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1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$11,710
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1d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,350–$3,420
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,775
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 8
22h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5560 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$2,070–$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,949–$2,275
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5455 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
Studio
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
8038 Lemon Ave #B, La Mesa, CA 91941
Assigned parking | Ceiling fan
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
16h ago
8561 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
17h ago
7576 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | On-site management
2 beds
1 bath
$2,245
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8603 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8671 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
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1d 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
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$3,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
$1,795
Price drop
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Available Mar 13
2d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
$1,795
Price drop
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Available Jan 26
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4323 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4566 Date Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
On-site management
1 bed
1 bath
$2,890
$2,685
Price drop
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2d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 11
3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
Available Nov 17
3d ago
7914 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
House for rent
Available Feb 9
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
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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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