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Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA. 118 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,495
    1 bd $1,625+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

Apartments Under $1,800

  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,620+
    2 bd $2,175
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,660
    2 bd $1,875+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4750-4770 Home Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry

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  • 1 bd $1,680
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    563 Broadway, El, CA 92021
    Pool • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $1,767
    2 bd $1,728+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
  • 4252-60 WINONA AVENUE 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4252-60 WINONA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
  • 1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
  • New Units Available 10 units available
    2 bd $1,756+
    3 bd $2,352+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available 7 units available
    1 bd $1,758+
    2 bd $2,704+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,763+
    2 bd $2,126+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3753 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,767
    2 bd $2,100
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (14)
    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Dog friendly • In unit laundry

Apartments Under $2,000

  • New Units Available 8 units available
    1 bd $1,801+
    2 bd $2,139+
    3 bd $2,505+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,850+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

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  • Studio $1,905
    1 bd $2,125
    3 bd $3,125
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    10108 Calle Marinero, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,925+
    1 bd $2,284+
    2 bd $2,610+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (20)
    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 4 units available
    Studio $1,936+
    1 bd $2,009+
    2 bd $2,433+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    10850 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91978
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,950
    2 bd $2,010
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
    Apply online
  • Rent specials 14 units available
    Studio $1,990+
    1 bd $2,116+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

Apartments Under $2,200

Apartments Under $2,400

  • 4 units available
    2 bd $2,232+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    1624 Canyon Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

Apartments Under $2,600

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,440+
    2 bd $3,009+
    3 bd $4,240+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (21)
    4560 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (9)
    7601-7617 Mission Gorge & 7669-7679 Conestoga Wy, San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online

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Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,099 and $6,478.

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 11 Aug 2026.

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

The average La Mesa, CA cheap apartment size is 814 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 118 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 $2,484 per month so any rental south of $1,987 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, La Mesa, CA rents go as low as $1,495/mo.