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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a counter
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    4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    4341 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED $2,364+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    4341 Spring St., La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED $2,114+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a rug
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    4508 Third Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED $2,500+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    5560 Shasta Lane, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,095
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  • A living room with a white couch, a blue pillow, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    7481 Mohawk St, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $1,950+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    7350 La Mesita Pl., La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $1,895
  • a living room with couches and a table
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    5810 Amaya Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,300+
  • A living room with a brown chair and a brown couch.
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    7400 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,320+
  • a living room filled with furniture and a fireplace
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    5636 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,311+
  • A living room with a grey couch and a coffee table.
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    5427 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,217+
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  • a living room with blue and white furniture and a tv
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    7346 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,600+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs
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    8585 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $2,440
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    5353 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,073+
  • A modern living room with a staircase and a painting on the wall.
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    8181 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • a living room with a couch and a table in front of a kitchen
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    4949 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,715+
  • A white kitchen with a black stove top oven.
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    3743-55 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED $1,800+

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  • A kitchen with a sink and a faucet.
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    3917 Conrad Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,881
  • A room with a window overlooking a building and a kitchenette with a sink and a refrigerator.
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    9061 Kenwood Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,862
  • a living room and kitchen in an apartment with white couches and a table
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    The Sophia, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $2,395
  • a large living room with a couch and a table
    14
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    100 Citronica Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    1 BED $2,323+
  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
    21
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    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,128+
  • an open living room with a ping pong table and a dining room with chairs
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    2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,060+
  • A living room with a glass coffee table and a couch with a floral pattern.
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    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    1 BED $2,253+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator.
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    466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,919+
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La Mesa, CA rent trends

Rental prices in La Mesa, CA have decreased by 2.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,218 to $2,172.

Check out the average rent prices in La Mesa by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,172, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,750.

Average rent in La Mesa, CA

$2,172/mo La Mesa, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average rent for an apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,172 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in La Mesa, CA?

    A share of 32% of apartments in La Mesa, CA are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. Around 54% of La Mesa’s apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 13% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in La Mesa, CA (54%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in La Mesa, CA

    79 /100
    Very Walkable
    33 /100
    Some Transit
    34 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 33, Bike Score®: 34

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $1,895 and $5,727.

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in La Mesa, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 45 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in La Mesa, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

    The average La Mesa, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 737 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.