Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 3, 2025
Average rent in
La Mesa, CA
Last updated on November 3, 2025
Last updated on November 3, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA is $2,447. This is +26%, or $510, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,447
2%Total rentals
115
for rent on Zumper.com
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA is $2,447. This is +26%, or $510, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent price trends in
La Mesa, CA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
La Mesa, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,349. 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 $3,347.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,395 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,236 | 10% | 44% | |
Studio | $1,695 | 2% | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
La Mesa | $2,447 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,349 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,347 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,240 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,236
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
44%
La Mesa
Average rent
$2,447
Apartments
Average rent
$2,349
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,347
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,240
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.
Compare rent prices in La Mesa, CA to other cities
Median rent prices in La Mesa, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bonita, CA.
La Mesa
26%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Mesa, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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Discover rentals in La Mesa, CA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in La Mesa
5377 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
1d ago
7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,170
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5426 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4434 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4332 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Mesa
3 beds
2 baths
$7,250
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$4,000
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
2d ago
4969 Mills St, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$2,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4508 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91941
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,735
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7138 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5900 Severin Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Condo for rent
Available Aug 25
1d ago
Verified
5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,391–$4,307
Apartment for rent
10h ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
7575 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
7025 Boulevard Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5151 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,270
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$2,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$4,000
Apartment for rent
9h ago
6985 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,830–$1,890
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,391–$4,307
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,722–$3,365
Apartment for rent
10h ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$2,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
6985 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,830–$1,890
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$2,895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4323 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5455 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Studio
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$3,150–$3,365
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$2,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4434 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4323 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5426 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5455 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Studio
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
9h ago
8694 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent