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Apartments for Rent in La Mesa City, 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
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    2 BEDS $2,828+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    4341 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
    STUDIO $1,994+
    1 BED $2,364+
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    4341 Spring St., La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED $2,114+
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  • 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+
    2 BEDS $2,755
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    5560 Shasta Lane, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,095
    2 BEDS $2,750
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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+
    2 BEDS $2,502+
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  • 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+
    2 BEDS $2,738+
  • 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+
    2 BEDS $2,733+
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  • a living room filled with furniture and a fireplace
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    5636 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,313+
    2 BEDS $2,716+
  • 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+
    2 BEDS $2,492+
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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 $2,590+
    2 BEDS $3,594+
    3 BEDS $3,967+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs
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    8585 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
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    1 BED $2,440
    2 BEDS $3,030+
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    5353 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    STUDIO $1,923+
    1 BED $2,073+
    2 BEDS $2,618+
  • 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
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    1 BED $2,854+
    2 BEDS $3,383+
  • A white kitchen with a black stove top oven.
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    3743-55 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    STUDIO $1,804
    1 BED $1,800+
    2 BEDS $2,072+
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and black appliances.
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    5707 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
    2 BEDS $3,000
  • A large apartment complex with a flag on a pole in front.
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    Unit 224, La Mesa, CA 91941
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a granite countertop.
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    5720 Jackson Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    3 BEDS $2,925
  • A dining room with a table set for four.
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    5720 Jackson Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    3 BEDS $3,100
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a marble countertop.
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    9625 Grossmont Summit Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
    2 BEDS $3,500
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La Mesa City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in La Mesa City, CA have decreased by 0.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,492 to $2,474.

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

Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in La Mesa City, CA is $2,474.

Average rent in La Mesa City, CA

$2,474/mo La Mesa City, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in La Mesa City, CA is $2,474.

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

    About 27% of apartment rents in La Mesa City, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 16% of apartments. Around 40% of La Mesa’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 17% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in La Mesa City, CA (40%) 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 City, CA

    76 /100
    Very Walkable
    47 /100
    Some Transit
    30 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 76, Transit Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 30

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Prices and availability in La Mesa City, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in La Mesa City, CA?

    The best apartments in La Mesa City, CA are: Chateau Spring Gardens Apartments, Chateau Spring Hill Apartments, Chateau Spring Terrace Apartments, Villa Capri Apartments and Shasta Lane Apartments.

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

    The price range for a studio apartment in La Mesa City, CA is between $1,804 and $5,727.

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

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa City, CA is between $1,800 and $5,727.

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

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in La Mesa City, CA is between $1,994 and $6,394.

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

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in La Mesa City, CA is between $1,950 and $6,676.

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

    In La Mesa City, 54% of the residents are renting compared to 46% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 27% of La Mesa City’s rentals, 56% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

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