Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 5, 2026
Last updated on May 5, 2026
Last updated on May 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA is $2,322. This is +19%, or $372, higher than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA is $2,322. This is +19%, or $372, 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.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,280. A 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA costs about $1,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,395. Houses for rent in La Mesa, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,125.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,962 | 5% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,497 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,425 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,722 | 1% | 13% | |
Studio | $1,675 | 3% | 20% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
La Mesa | $2,322 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,280 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,495 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,125 | 6% | 7% | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,962
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,425
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,722
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
La Mesa
Average rent
$2,322
Apartments
Average rent
$2,280
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,125
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
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
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Mesa, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
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Last year
5d+ ago
5121 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4365 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
House for rent
Available May 1
15h ago
7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,545
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
7724 University Ave #D, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 19
15h ago
7546 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
18h ago
House for rent in La Mesa
8220 Vincetta Dr #13, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Apr 1
18h ago
Condo for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Mesa
4260 Eastridge Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
5 beds
4 baths
$11,900
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,371
$10,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5590 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,360–$3,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in La Mesa
6838 Tower Street - 1Unit 1 #1, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,595
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Mesa
6966 Colorado Ave #NA, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available May 15
3d ago
5101 Garfield St, La Mesa, CA 91941
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4880 Maple Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,375
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,441–$3,066
Apartment for rent
21h ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
21h ago
8969 Grossmont Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,949
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5151 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5630 5630 - 5670 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$2,755
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,371
$10,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,360–$3,900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,441–$3,066
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$3,290
Apartment for rent
21h ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
23h ago
9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5630 5630 - 5670 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$2,755
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,545
Apartment for rent
3h ago
7200 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,845–$2,645
Apartment for rent
23h ago
9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,795
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$2,755
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,371
$10,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,545
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8420 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942
4 beds
2 baths
$4,495
Apartment for rent
2h ago
4417 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
3h ago
7200 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,345–$2,645
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7111 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent