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18h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,140–$2,625
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6h ago
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2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,585–$3,240
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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1d ago
5476 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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2h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,205
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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
5151 Dailey Court, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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1h 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
$2,224–$4,329
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Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Outdoor Space
Dishwasher
1h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,905
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4h ago
8633 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$2,300
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8h 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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21h 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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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
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1d ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,495
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9h ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
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1h ago
8401 8401 Buckland St. & Parkway Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,265
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1h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$3,295
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1h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,495
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2h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
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3h ago
Townhouse for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
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7h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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8h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,745
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9h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050–$2,100
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18h ago
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7924 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Storage
1 bed
1 bath
$2,230
$2,090
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19h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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19h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
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Available Nov 17
20h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,895
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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1d 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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1d ago
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4236 Parks Ave #5, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
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Available Jan 2
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,475
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Carpet
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,090
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
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1d 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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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
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1d ago
5555 Lake Murray Boulevard, 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
$2,375
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
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
7287 Blackton Drive #7287, La Mesa, CA 91941
Hardwood floor | Fireplace | Outdoor space
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
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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.
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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