Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
La Mesa, La Mesa, CA

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.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,295

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

110

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
74%
15%
4%
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 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.

Rent comparables in
La Mesa, La Mesa, CA

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%

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%

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$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by7%

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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Dailey Court - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Dailey Court

5121 Dailey Ct, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

4365-4369 Rosebud Lane - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Apartment for rent in La Mesa

4365-4369 Rosebud Lane

4365 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

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6188 Stanley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in La Mesa

House for rent

Available May 1

7614 Parkway Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

7614 Parkway Drive

7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,095–$2,545

Apartment for rent

7724 University Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in La Mesa

2Bed/1Bath Apartment in La Mesa

7724 University Ave #D, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 19

The Parkway - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

The Parkway

7546 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

7576 Parkway Drive - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9.4

Excellent

7576 Parkway Drive

7576 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195–$2,245

Apartment for rent

3150 Roselane - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

3150 Roselane

4434 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941

2 beds

1 bath

$2,240

Apartment for rent