Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 20, 2025

Average rent in
La Mesa, CA

Last updated on December 20, 2025

Last updated on December 20, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA is $2,300. This is +21%, or $400, higher than the national average.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,300

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

138

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, CA is $2,300. This is +21%, or $400, higher than the national average.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
72%
20%
2%
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 1% 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 $2,205. 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 $3,445.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,995

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,495

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,395

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,500

13%

32%

Studio

$1,695

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

32%

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$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Mesa, CA is 16% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

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Discover rentals in La Mesa, CA

7614 Parkway Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

7614 Parkway Drive

7614 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,895–$2,895

Apartment for rent

7334 La Mesita Place - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

7334 La Mesita Place

7334 La Mesita Pl, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

4436 Rosebud Ln #B - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Apartment for rent in La Mesa

2 beds

1 bath

$2,125

$2,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3150 Roselane - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.6

Very good

3150 Roselane

4434 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Boulevard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Boulevard Apartments

7025 Boulevard Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

7575 El Cajon Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.6

Very good

7575 El Cajon Blvd

7575 El Cajon Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Dailey Court - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Dailey Court

5121 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Vincetta Investors, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Vincetta Investors, LLC

8211 Vincetta Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent