Average Rent in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
La Mesa, La Mesa, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, 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

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, La Mesa, CA is $2,495. This is +26% higher than the national average.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

73%

19%

$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

55%

45%

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, La Mesa, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is $2,315. A 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA costs about $1,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,495. Houses for rent in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,550.


1 bedroom	$1,995	1%	10%
2 bedroom	$2,595	3%	2%
3 bedroom	$3,495	5%	4%
4 bedroom	$4,522	3%	2%
Studio	$1,872	3%	5%

		Comparables
Colina Del Sol	$1,895
College East	$2,840
College West	$2,495
El Cajon	$2,125
Normal Heights	$2,125
Talmadge	$2,295


Apartments	$2,315	2%	No Change
Condos	$2,647	4%	No Change
Houses	$3,550	6%	No Change
Rooms	$1,150	45%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,872

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,522

Last 30 days

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to El Cajon, El, CA.

La Mesa

Median rent price$2,495

26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,125

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in El Cajon, El, CA.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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