Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2025
Last updated on September 18, 2025
Last updated on September 18, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.
We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA is $2,495. This is +26% higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA is $2,495. This is +26% higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
The monthly rent for an apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,315. A 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA costs about $1,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,495. Houses for rent in La Mesa, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,550.
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1 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,495 | 5% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,195 | 3% | 15% | |
Studio | $1,750 | 3% | No Change |
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La Mesa | $2,495 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $2,315 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,647 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,550 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,150 | 45% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
La Mesa
Average rent
$2,495
Apartments
Average rent
$2,315
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,647
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
45%
The table above reflects average rent prices in La Mesa, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in La Mesa, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonita, CA.
La Mesa
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Mesa, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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16h ago
8459 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
7768 University Ave #B, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
4434 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,120–$2,220
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
4436 Rosebud Ln #B, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,120
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,170
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
58m ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
4744 70th St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
7425 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,390
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Mesa
3 beds
2 baths
$7,250
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
6036 Winfield Ave #NA, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5565 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
4355 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$3,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$3,439
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$3,303
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in La Mesa
7730 Saranac Pl #16, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,417–$4,624
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
7575 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Normal Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,210–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,600
Apartment for rent
17h ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
17h ago
7025 Boulevard Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5630 5630 - 5670 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$3,365
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,417–$4,624
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Normal Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,210–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5500 Morro Way, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5630 5630 - 5670 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6985 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,848
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$3,150–$3,365
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095–$4,624
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
7575 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4330 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,210–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
4241 Lowell St, La Mesa, CA 91941
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
17h ago
7025 Boulevard Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,295
Apartment for rent
22h ago
5151 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,245
Apartment for rent