Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is $2,295. This is +18%, or $346, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA is $2,295. This is +18%, or $346, 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 $2,242. A 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA costs about $1,962 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 $3,172.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,937 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,205 | 4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,195 | 7% | 6% | |
Studio | $1,695 | 1% | 5% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Colina Del Sol | $1,895 | |
College East | $4,797 | |
College West | $4,200 | |
El Cajon | $2,095 | |
Normal Heights | $2,300 | |
Talmadge | $2,100 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,242 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,445 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,172 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,937
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,205
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,195
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,095
Colina Del Sol
Average rent
$1,895
College East
Average rent
$4,797
College West
Average rent
$4,200
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,300
Talmadge
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,242
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,445
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,172
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
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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2d ago
5121 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
4365 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,545
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Mesa
7724 University Ave #D, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 19
4d ago
7546 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
12h ago
7576 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,245
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4434 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,240
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
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,127
$5,825
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5590 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Mar 1
3d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,360–$3,900
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
$3,595
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Mesa
6966 Colorado Ave #NA, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available May 15
16h ago
5101 Garfield St, La Mesa, CA 91941
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4880 Maple Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,375
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,441–$3,066
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5151 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5630 5630 - 5670 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8969 Grossmont Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,949
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,127
$5,825
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$2,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7385 Colony Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,360–$3,900
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,441–$3,066
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,586–$3,290
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5630 5630 - 5670 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$2,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,545
Apartment for rent
12h ago
7576 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,245
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5151 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,127
$5,825
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$2,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
8420 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942
4 beds
2 baths
$4,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$2,545
Apartment for rent
12h ago
House for rent in La Mesa
7438 Orien Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
4822 Cypress St, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 bed
1 bath
$1,835
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8180 Vincetta Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent