Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 18, 2026
Last updated on March 18, 2026
Last updated on March 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $494, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $494, 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 4% 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 $2,245. A 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA costs about $1,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,475. Houses for rent in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,295.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,945 | 3% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,599 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,350 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | 4% | 39% | |
Studio | $1,650 | 1% | 14% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Colina Del Sol | $1,897 | |
College East | $4,997 | |
College West | $4,797 | |
El Cajon | $2,066 | |
Normal Heights | $2,200 | |
Talmadge | $2,222 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,245 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,295 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,945
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,599
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
39%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,066
Colina Del Sol
Average rent
$1,897
College East
Average rent
$4,997
College West
Average rent
$4,797
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,200
Talmadge
Average rent
$2,222
Apartments
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
11%
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
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is 16% higher than the median rent in El Cajon, El, CA.
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5d+ ago
House for rent in La Mesa
5991 Howell Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
5121 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
16h ago
4332 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7425 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,190
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5426 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
7724 University Ave #D, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 16
17h ago
4201 Spring St, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
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
3 beds
2 baths
$7,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
5590 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
4714 1/2 Hillcrest Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr #354A, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,570–$3,740
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in La Mesa
6838 Tower Street - 1Unit 1 #1, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,695
House for rent
Available May 1
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
9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,195
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,196–$3,111
Apartment for rent
4h ago
8969 Grossmont Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,949
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,305–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr #354A, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,570–$3,740
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,095–$3,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7425 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,190
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,775
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 8
11h ago
6985 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,196–$3,111
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7425 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,190
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,585–$3,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,095–$3,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,305–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
5630 5630 - 5670 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5455 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Studio
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,305–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7425 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,190
Apartment for rent
11h ago
6985 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
19h ago
5630 5630 - 5670 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
8437 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4417 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent