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Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

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    Studio $1,495
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    Limoncello Apartments

    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher

  • Apartments Under $1,800

  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,625+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Peppertree Senior Apartments

    3.5 (14)
    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Dog friendly • Air conditioner
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,650+
    2 bd $2,010
    Base rent
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    275-99 S Mollison Ave.

    4.0 (2)
    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
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    1 bd $1,695+
    2 bd $2,025+
    Base rent
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    Dorado Plaza Apartments

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

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  • New Units Available 13 units available
    Studio $1,749+
    1 bd $2,195+
    2 bd $2,510+
    Total monthly cost
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    Navajo Bluffs

    4.5 (20)
    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 4252-60 WINONA AVENUE 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
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    4252-60 WINONA AVENUE

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

    4280-90 52ND ST.

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

    4241 N. 51ST ST

    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,799
    1 bd $2,119
    2 bd $2,399
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Casa Monterey Apartments

    5.0 (2)
    10108 Calle Marinero, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $2,000

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,810+
    1 bd $2,116+
    2 bd $2,649+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Palmilla

    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,827+
    2 bd $2,204+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Terre At Sandalwood

    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,851+
    2 bd $2,252+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Terre At 989 Peach

    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

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  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,876+
    1 bd $2,056+
    2 bd $2,631+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Calavo

    5.0 (3)
    10850 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91978
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 2 bd $1,901
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    563 Broadway

    563 Broadway, El, CA 92021
    Pool • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,906
    2 bd $1,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Spring Villas

    4.5 (1)
    8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977
    Pet friendly • Pool • Patio/Balcony
  • 6 units available
    1 bd $1,943+
    2 bd $1,955+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Valle At Fairway

    3753 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Meadowbrook

    4.5 (2)
    7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,983+
    2 bd $2,617+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

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    5.0 (1)
    4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

  • Apartments Under $2,200

  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Imperial Villa Apartments

    620 67Th Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92114
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,065
    2 bd $2,245+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Lantana Hills Apartment Homes

    4.0 (63)
    5802 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 2 bd $2,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5344 Rex Avenue

    5344 Rex Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    Pet friendly

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  • New Units Available 5 units available
    2 bd $2,140+
    Base rent
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    Valle At Canyon

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

  • Apartments Under $2,600

  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $2,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Mission Gorge Rd & Conestoga Way Homes

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

  • Apartments Under $3,000

  • 2 bd $2,841+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Chateau Spring Gardens Apartments

    4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 3-22-city

Frequently asked questions

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

There are 7 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in La Mesa, CA were last updated on 30 Oct 2026.

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

The average La Mesa, CA cheap apartment size is 819 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 76 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 $2,505 per month so any rental south of $2,004 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, La Mesa, CA rents go as low as $1,495/mo.