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Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA under $2500
154 Rentals Available

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    7481 Mohawk St, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $1,999+
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    5560 Shasta Lane, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,375+
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    7400 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,230+
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    4508 Third Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
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    5353 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    STUDIO $1,973+
    1 BED $2,240+
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    4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
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    4949 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
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    5427 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,459+
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    4341 Spring St., La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED $1,995+
    2 BEDS $2,413+
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    5810 Amaya Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,288+
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    4341 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
    STUDIO $1,823+
    1 BED $2,030+
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    8585 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
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    1 BED $2,495
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    8181 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
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    8429 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    1 BED $1,475
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    3827 Conrad Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $2,295+
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    100 Citronica Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    1 BED $2,354+
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    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,223+
    2 BEDS $2,354+
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    2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
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    2 BEDS $2,446+
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    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    STUDIO $1,773+
    1 BED $2,208+
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    209-15 Millar Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    2 BEDS $2,300
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    7527 Church Street (2), Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    STUDIO $2,495
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    1011 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,850
    2 BEDS $2,250
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    6975 Golfcrest Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
    1 BED $2,483+
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    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,028+
    2 BEDS $2,400+
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    440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,984
    2 BEDS $2,319+
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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 18 Apr 2025.

What are the best apartments in La Mesa, CA?

The best apartments in La Mesa, CA are: Serena Vista Apartment Homes, Chateau Spring Terrace Apartments, Adagio, Veranda La Mesa 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 $2,500

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 154 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 $2,500, 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 $2,500 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 $1,475 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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