Nearby rentals
Renter hub
Property management
Filters
The average monthly rent in La Mesa is down 1% compared to last month but up 1% year-over-year.
Average rent
Track prices
Rent calculator
What can I afford?
All rentals
10h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,441–$3,162
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,290
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5151 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5630 5630 - 5670 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$2,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,905
Apartment for rent
Be the first to hear about new listings matching your search.
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4544 3rd St #NA, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available May 15
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
2d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,345–$2,785
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,055
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,127
$5,721
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,270–$3,590
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,231
$10,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$3,095–$3,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4 beds
2 baths
$4,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7200 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,845–$2,645
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8969 Grossmont Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,949–$2,299
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | Ceiling fan | Wheelchair accessible
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,199
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$2,500
Apartment for rent
8h ago
4508 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91941
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,550–$2,740
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available May 17
1d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
4 Valencia Dr, La Mesa, CA 92115
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,785
Condo for rent
Available May 18
1d ago
7576 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | On-site management
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,245
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4521 Westview Dr #1, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
Available May 18
2d ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4365 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
Available May 20
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in La Mesa
6838 Tower Street - 1Unit 1 #1, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat
2 beds
2 baths
$3,595
$3,495
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
8459 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Assigned parking | Swimming pool | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$3,150
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5590 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available May 18
2d ago
4550 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Ceiling fan | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
5721 Lake Murray Blvd #07, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 24
3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$2,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Storage
3 beds
2 baths
$3,251
$3,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5455 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,675–$1,825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
7506 Parkway Dr #206, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Walk-in closets | Carpet
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
House for rent
Available Apr 17
Are you a rental professional?
312 rentals
103 rentals
202 rentals
31 rentals
80 rentals
31 rentals
2,963 rentals
27 rentals
29 rentals
12 rentals
30 rentals
155 rentals
102 rentals
198 rentals
11 rentals
9 rentals
29 rentals
30 rentals
23 rentals
5
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.
La Mesa one-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,000 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,500 per month. The overall average rent across all apartment types in La Mesa was around $2,400 per month during 2025.
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.
November offers the best opportunity for apartment hunting in La Mesa, with the lowest rents of the year and reduced competition from other renters. July typically sees the highest rents, with approximately an 8% difference between peak and off-peak rental periods.
La Mesa offers good options for pet owners, with 45% of rental listings welcoming pets. This widespread availability means renters with furry companions have access to a substantial portion of the city's rental inventory.
Utilities are rarely included in La Mesa rental prices, found in less than 1% of total listings. This pattern holds consistent across all apartment sizes, from studios to three-bedroom units, where utilities-included options remain uncommon.
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.
| 🔑Available apartment rentals | 215 |
|---|---|
| 💰Best rent deal | 4 Valencia Dr |
| ✨Popular amenities | , , |
| 🧦In-unit laundry | |
| 🍽With dishwasher | |
| 🏠With photos |