Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Average rent in
La Mesa, CA

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $494, higher than the national average.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,395

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

113

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $494, higher than the national average.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
72%
18%
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,245. A 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA costs about $1,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,475. Houses for rent in La Mesa, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,295.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,945

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,599

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,350

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,350

4%

35%

Studio

$1,650

1%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,599

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

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$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,322
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Mesa, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

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Dailey Court - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Dailey Court

5121 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

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8451 La Mesa Blvd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

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Available Mar 25

Parks Avenue Investors, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.4

Very good

Parks Avenue Investors, LLC

4332 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,150–$2,200

Apartment for rent

One and two bedroom spacious units - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

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One and two bedroom spacious units

7425 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

1 bath

$2,190

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Lake Murray Blvd 5426-5440 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Lake Murray Blvd 5426-5440

5426 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

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7724 University Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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2Bed/1Bath Apartment in La Mesa

7724 University Ave #D, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 16

La Mesa Spring Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

La Mesa Spring Gardens

4201 Spring St, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

1 bath

$2,225

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4851 Jessie Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in La Mesa

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

$2,225

Price drop

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