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Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA under $2000

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Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA under $2000. 69 Rentals Available
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    4341 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
    STUDIO $1,921+
  • 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 and dining room with a table and chairs
    16
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    5353 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    STUDIO $1,948+
  • A white kitchen with a black stove top oven.
    Today

    3743-55 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    STUDIO $1,804
    1 BED $1,800+
  • A living room with a brown couch and a white chair.
    3 days ago

    9415 Mesa Terrace BR-1, La Mesa, CA 91941
    4 BEDS $1,731
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  • A room with a window showing a view of a building outside.
    7 days ago

    9061 Kenwood Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,862
  • A kitchen with a stove top oven and a microwave.
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    9209 Kenwood Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    2 BEDS $1,987+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator.
    Today

    466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,919+
    2 BEDS $1,973+
  • 1011 Leslie Rd 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    1011 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,850
  • A living room with a beige couch and a black ottoman.
    3 days ago

    6684 Reservoir Ln, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,150
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black fridge.
    1 day ago

    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
    STUDIO $1,867+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1 day ago

    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,991+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a marble countertop.
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    4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,685+
  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a white dishwasher.
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    440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,957+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    STUDIO $1,495
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    43
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    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,457+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    Today

    1624 Canyon Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,990
  • a living room with a couch and a desk with a chair
    15
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    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,495+
    2 BEDS $1,950+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    7 days ago

    415 S Lincoln Ave, Ca 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,894
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and appliances.
    7 days ago

    275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,847
  • A modern kitchen with a black stove top oven.
    7 days ago

    437 E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
    STUDIO $1,783+
    1 BED $1,665+
  • A kitchen with a white counter and a white fridge.
    20
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    8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,728+
  • an aerial view of a building with a yellow line around it on a city street
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    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,700
  • A living room with a blue couch and two turtle paintings on the wall.
    3 days ago

    1217 Sangamon Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,100
  • A black stove in a kitchen with white cabinets.
    Today

    310 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    STUDIO $1,898
    1 BED $1,591
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Getting around in La Mesa, CA

79 /100
Very Walkable
33 /100
Some Transit
34 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 33, Bike Score®: 34

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 25 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in La Mesa, CA?

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

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

In La Mesa, 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’s rentals, 56% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in La Mesa, CA under $2,000

Are you looking for a smart space where you can easily combine comfort with convenience? You will surely find the property that perfectly fits your needs with this variety of options. RentCafe offers you 69 apartments for rent in La Mesa, CA from 25 modern buildings, so you’ll certainly find something suitable for you. If you want to live alone or with your partner, you might want to look for a studio or browse through our selection of 1 bedroom apartments. If you need more space but you don’t want to spend more than necessary on a monthly rent, check out our 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartments for less than $2,000, and make the most out of your budget.

Finding the best rental near you

La Mesa, CA is an amazing place to call home, with several rentals under $2,000 for you to choose from. There are many options and filters you can apply to your search to make the process easier and to find your next apartment faster and more efficiently. Asking yourself ‘are there any cheap apartments near me’? With our helpful filters, you can easily find the home of your dreams that also fits within your budget. With rent prices as low as $1,100 in La Mesa, CA, you can find affordable and appealing apartments that match your requirements. Sort your search by ‘Rent’ ascending to see the cheapest ones at the top of the list. As soon as you find your perfect apartment, make sure to contact the property to check for availability or apply online directly on RentCafe.

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