Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
La Mesa, La Mesa, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in La Mesa
$2,347/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in La Mesa is $2,347 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $397 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in La Mesa
112
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of La Mesa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA
Average rent prices in La Mesa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
La Mesa, La Mesa, CA
Rent prices in La Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in La Mesa is $2,245, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in La Mesa run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,847 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,597 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,490 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,397 | 19% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Colina Del Sol | $1,895 | |
College East | $4,495 | |
College West | $3,995 | |
El Cajon | $2,095 | |
Normal Heights | $2,295 | |
Talmadge | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,245 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,595 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,150 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 2% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,847
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,490
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,397
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
17%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,095
Colina Del Sol
Average rent
$1,895
College East
Average rent
$4,495
College West
Average rent
$3,995
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,295
Talmadge
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in La Mesa, 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.
How does rent in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in La Mesa and El Cajon by all bedroom counts and property types.
La Mesa
20%higher than the national median
7%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is 12% higher than the median rent in El Cajon, El, CA.
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Discover rentals in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA
8h ago
7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,845–$2,225
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5121 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7576 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,245
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4365 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment 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
17h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,439
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,106
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5590 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
Condo for rent
Available Jun 17
2h ago
Verified
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,215–$3,105
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
6985 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,860–$2,195
Apartment for rent
6h ago
5151 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$2,045
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4818 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,465
House for rent
Available Jun 7
2h ago
Verified
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,215–$3,105
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,690–$3,290
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$3,095
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$2,215–$2,602
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
6985 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,860–$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4818 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,410–$2,925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for La Mesa, La Mesa, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the La Mesa rental market.
How much is rent in La Mesa?
The average rent in La Mesa is $2,347 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in La Mesa?
Average rent prices in La Mesa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does La Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in La Mesa is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $397 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in La Mesa?
To comfortably afford rent in La Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).