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Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA. 77 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,500

  • 1 bd $1,350
    2 bd $2,450
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    589-599, E Cajon, CA 92019
    Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Apartments Under $1,700

  • 2 bd $1,500
    4 bd $5,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5104 63Rd Street, San Diego, CA 92115
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,587+
    2 bd $1,951+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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    1 bd $1,695+
    2 bd $1,775+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

Apartments Under $1,900

Apartments Under $2,100

  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,979+
    2 bd $2,950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 4 units available
    2 bd $2,002+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3743-55 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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  • 4 units available
    1 bd $2,010+
    2 bd $2,497+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    10850 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91978
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,013+
    1 bd $2,116+
    2 bd $2,618+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,065
    2 bd $2,245
    Base rent
    4.0 (63)
    5802 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5344 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,300

Apartments Under $2,700

  • 2 bd $2,609+
    Total monthly cost
    4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Verified Listing

    4315-21 N. 51ST ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
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    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    1415 E LEXINGTON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92019
    Large Closets
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    4212 ALTADENA AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
2-23-city



Frequently asked questions

How many cheap rentals are available in La Mesa, CA on RentCafe?

There are 4 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in La Mesa, CA were last updated on 28 Jun 2026.

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

The average La Mesa, CA cheap apartment size is 807 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in La Mesa, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

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

A cheap apartment in La Mesa, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in La Mesa, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in La Mesa, CA has never been easier. We feature 77 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the La Mesa, CA average. What is a cheap rent in La Mesa, CA? The average apartment rent in La Mesa is $2,482 per month so any rental south of $1,986 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, La Mesa, CA rents go as low as $1,350/mo.