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Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA. 179 Rentals Available
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  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,550
    2 bd $2,740
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    4.5 (10)
    4508 Third Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
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  • 2 bd $2,899+
    Total monthly cost
    4.5 (2)
    5810 Amaya Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • 2 bd $2,750
    Base rent
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    4.5 (18)
    5560 Shasta Lane, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,480+
    1 bd $2,970+
    2 bd $3,300+
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    4.5 (28)
    4949 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,009+
    2 bd $2,650+
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    4.5 (2)
    7481 Mohawk St, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • 1 bd $1,894+
    2 bd $2,433+
    Total monthly cost
    4.5 (2)
    4341 Spring St., La Mesa, CA 91941
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  • New units available 13 units available
    1 bd $2,601+
    2 bd $3,145+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (18)
    8727 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • 10 units available
    1 bd $2,672+
    2 bd $2,816+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.5 (7)
    5636 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,395+
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    3.0 (1)
    4210 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
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  • New units available
    Studio $1,735+
    1 bd $2,034+
    Total monthly cost
    3.5 (4)
    4341 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
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  • 1 bd $2,389+
    Total monthly cost
    4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
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    8181 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,441+
    2 bd $2,834+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.0 (10)
    7400 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,975
    3 bd $2,150
    Base rent
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    5.0 (1)
    5720 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,605
    2 bd $3,300
    Base rent Income restricted
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    8585 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • Rent specials 24 units available
    1 bd $2,522+
    2 bd $3,045+
    Base rent
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    8727 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,916+
    1 bd $2,189+
    2 bd $2,599+
    Total monthly cost
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    5353 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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    8515 Chloe Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • New units available 9 units available
    1 bd $2,114+
    2 bd $3,132+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.5 (11)
    5427 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • Rent specials 7 units available
    Studio $1,725+
    1 bd $1,810+
    2 bd $2,112+
    Base rent
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    3743-55 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
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  • New units available Only 2 units left
    2 bd $2,950
    Base rent
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    5707 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,895
    Base rent
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    7350 La Mesita Pl., La Mesa, CA 91942
    Cat friendly
  • New units available 15 units available
    1 bd $2,822+
    2 bd $3,236+
    3 bd $5,031+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.5 (15)
    7346 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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    Unit 224, La Mesa, CA 91941
  • New listing
    2 bd $3,500
    Base rent
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    6966 Colorado Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in La Mesa, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in La Mesa, CA were last updated on 14 May 2026.

What are the best apartments in La Mesa, CA?
What is the average rent in La Mesa, CA?

The average rent in La Mesa, CA is $2,492.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in La Mesa, CA is between $1,725 and $4,105.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is between $1,097 and $7,606.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is between $1,741 and $5,753.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is between $1,909 and $7,697.

What type of rental buildings are in La Mesa, CA?

In La Mesa, 52% of the residents are renting compared to 48% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 26% of La Mesa's rentals, 57% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in La Mesa, CA?

The average age of rental buildings in La Mesa is 42 years old, with 18% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 98% are garden-style apartment communities, 2% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in La Mesa, CA?

Rental apartments in La Mesa come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 50% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 42% of all rentals in La Mesa. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.