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5476 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
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10h ago
5877 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,595
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7080 7080 & 7138 Saranac Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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2d ago
5151 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$2,095
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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5d+ ago
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2 baths
$2,950
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
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5d+ ago
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8635 Mellmanor Dr #D, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,100
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Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
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7670 Normal Ave #7670, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
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Available Sep 10
20h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$2,830
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17h ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$5,760
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17h ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$7,887
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17h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,020–$3,670
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17h ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$5,679
$4,891
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2d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,825
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5d+ ago
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7425 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,390
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,056
$2,957
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6h ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,595
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1d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,675–$1,785
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2d ago
8561 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$1,950
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
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5d+ ago
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7724 University Ave #D, La Mesa, CA 91942
Ceiling fan | On-site management | Microwave
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in La Mesa
5580 Lake Park Way #28, La Mesa, CA 91942
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,795
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5d+ ago
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On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Storage
2 beds
2 baths
$2,536
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5d+ ago
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3603 King St #E, La Mesa, CA 91941
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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Available Oct 20
41m ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$1,995
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41m ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
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1h ago
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In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
$1,795
Price drop
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Available Oct 15
2h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
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4h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
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6h 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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10h ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
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Available Oct 9
21h ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$4,250
$4,100
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Available Aug 29
22h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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1d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
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1d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
$3,995
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1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,275–$3,375
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,425
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1d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,280
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1d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
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As of today, La Mesa's median rent price is $2,299 per month, which is down 8%, or $196, compared to last year.
Median rent
$2,299
YoY change
−8%
−$196/mo
Rentals, last 30 days
116
| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $2,299 | −8% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,995 | 0% |
| 2 bedroom | $2,595 | 0% |
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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