Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Average rent in
La Mesa, CA

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

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.

Rent price summary for
La Mesa, CA

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.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,495

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

110

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
73%
19%
4%
2%
$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 comparables in
La Mesa, CA

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.

Comparables

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

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%

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$2,495
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397
increased by21%

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.

More data insights and reports

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La Mesa Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.4

Very good

La Mesa Blvd

8459 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Price drop

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7768 University Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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7768 University Ave #B, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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3150 Roselane - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

3150 Roselane

4434 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

1 bath

$2,120–$2,220

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4436 Rosebud Ln #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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$1000 REBATE!SPACIOUS 2BR/1BA Unit with private Patio.

4436 Rosebud Ln #B, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

1 bath

$2,120

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4436 Rosebud Ln ##B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4369 Rosebud Ln #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

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70Th St. 4744 - Photo 1 of 1

58m ago

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70Th St. 4744

4744 70th St, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

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7425 Waite Drive - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

Apartment for rent in La Mesa

7425 Waite Drive

7425 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

1 bath

$2,390

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