Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Average rent in
La Mesa, La Mesa, CA

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is $2,447. This is +26%, or $510, higher than the national average.

$2.94

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,447

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

115

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is $2,447. This is +26%, or $510, higher than the national average.

$2.94

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
73%
19%
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

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 price trends in
La Mesa, La Mesa, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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, La Mesa, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is $2,349. 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 $3,347.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,595

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,395

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,500

10%

62%

Studio

$1,695

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

62%

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$2,447
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,070
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in El Cajon, El, CA.

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5d+ ago

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8.6

Very good

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2 beds

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3150 Roselane - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,200–$2,300

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4d ago

8.3

Very good

Parks Avenue Investors, LLC

4332 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

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