Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Last updated on February 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is $2,300. This is +21%, or $400, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is $2,300. This is +21%, or $400, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is $2,233. A 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA costs about $1,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,395. Houses for rent in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,400.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,495 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,597 | 4% | 23% | |
Studio | $1,650 | 3% | 16% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Colina Del Sol | $1,862 | |
College East | $5,500 | |
College West | $4,700 | |
El Cajon | $2,095 | |
Normal Heights | $2,250 | |
Talmadge | $2,325 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,233 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,597
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
23%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,095
Colina Del Sol
Average rent
$1,862
College East
Average rent
$5,500
College West
Average rent
$4,700
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,250
Talmadge
Average rent
$2,325
Apartments
Average rent
$2,233
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
8%
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.
Median rent prices in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to El Cajon, El, CA.
La Mesa
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is 10% higher than the median rent in El Cajon, El, CA.
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1d ago
7125 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5121 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in La Mesa
4434 Rosebud Ln #A, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
2d ago
7025 Boulevard Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4450 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,090
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
4452 Rosebud Ln #B, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,090
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8211 Vincetta Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$14,915
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Mesa
6830 Tower St #1, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$3,695
House for rent
Available Jan 7
1d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$3,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5565 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,595–$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Mesa
9625 Grossmont Summit Dr #NA, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
Available Jan 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$3,305
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in La Mesa
5855 Pawnee Dr #B, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
$3,250
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Feb 9
10h ago
Verified
5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,299–$4,124
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8969 Grossmont Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,949–$2,275
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,870
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$3,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$14,915
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8401 8401 Buckland St. & Parkway Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,775
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,299–$4,124
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,585–$3,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$3,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$14,915
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,600
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,870
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7490 Collins Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8561 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8969 Grossmont Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
8038 Lemon Ave #B, La Mesa, CA 91941
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
1d ago
4744 70th St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4201 Spring St, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,225–$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8633 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
7111 Waite Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5h ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$2,740
$2,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent