Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Average rent in
La Mesa, CA

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.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,322

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

110

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
75%
15%
3%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

57%
43%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 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.

Rent comparables in
La Mesa, CA

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%

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%

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

Median rent price$2,322
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397
increased by23%

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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Dailey Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Dailey Court

5121 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

4365-4369 Rosebud Lane - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

4365-4369 Rosebud Lane

4365 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

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6188 Stanley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in La Mesa

House for rent

Available May 1

7614 Parkway Drive - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.4

Excellent

7614 Parkway Drive

7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,095–$2,545

Apartment for rent

7724 University Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in La Mesa

2Bed/1Bath Apartment in La Mesa

7724 University Ave #D, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 19

The Parkway - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.2

Excellent

The Parkway

7546 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

8220 Vincetta Dr #13 - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

House for rent in La Mesa

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8220 Vincetta Dr #13, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

House for rent

Available Apr 1

8220 Vincetta Dr - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

Condo for rent in La Mesa

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Condo for rent