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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
La Mesa, La Mesa, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in La Mesa
$2,295/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in La Mesa is $2,295 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $365 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in La Mesa
98
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of La Mesa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA
Average rent prices in La Mesa have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
La Mesa, La Mesa, CA
Rent prices in La Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in La Mesa is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,247. 1-bedroom apartments in La Mesa run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,825 | No Change |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,573 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 2% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $4,700 | 10% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Colina Del Sol | $1,947 | |
College East | $3,750 | |
College West | $3,622 | |
El Cajon | $2,095 | |
Normal Heights | $2,097 | |
Talmadge | $2,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,195 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,225 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,247 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,175 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,573
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
No Change
El Cajon
Average rent
$2,095
Colina Del Sol
Average rent
$1,947
College East
Average rent
$3,750
College West
Average rent
$3,622
Normal Heights
Average rent
$2,097
Talmadge
Average rent
$2,150
Apartments
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,247
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
10%
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.
How does rent in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in La Mesa and El Cajon by all bedroom counts and property types.
La Mesa
19%higher than the national median
9%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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Discover rentals in La Mesa, La Mesa, CA
3d ago
7614 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,195
Apartment for rent
8h ago
4415 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,090
Apartment for rent
2h ago
7576 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095 –$2,245
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 Jun 22
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,176
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,994
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5565 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,024–$3,272
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,365–$3,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$6,843
$5,621
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,994
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,024–$3,272
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,690–$3,290
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$6,843
$5,621
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,365–$3,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,365–$3,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$6,843
$5,621
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
7546 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
8h ago
4415 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,090
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for La Mesa, La Mesa, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the La Mesa rental market.
How much is rent in La Mesa?
The average rent in La Mesa is $2,295 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in La Mesa?
Average rent prices in La Mesa have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does La Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in La Mesa is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $365 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in La Mesa?
To comfortably afford rent in La Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).