What is the average apartment size in La Mesa City?

The average size for a La Mesa City, CA apartment is 830 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in La Mesa City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in La Mesa City is $2,474 per month, a 0.72% decrease from last year’s average of $2,492.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in La Mesa City?

In La Mesa City, studios rent for $1,737 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,182 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,784 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,165 per month

What is the average apartment size in La Mesa City?

The typical apartment in La Mesa City offers about 830 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in La Mesa City?

Studio apartments in La Mesa City average 475 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 676 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 987 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,220 sq. ft.

La Mesa City, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in La Mesa City?

The typical rent budget in La Mesa City ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in La Mesa City?

In La Mesa City, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in La Mesa City is $2,474, a 0.72% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,492.

Studio Apartments at $1,737 offer the most budget-friendly option with 475 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 676 square feet for $2,182, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,784 offer 987 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,220 sq ft) for $3,165, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in La Mesa City, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,474	830 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,737	475 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,182	676 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,784	987 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,165	1,220 sq. ft.

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.

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

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.

Do most people rent or own in La Mesa City, CA?

13,597 or 54% of the households in La Mesa City, CA are renter-occupied while 11,581 or 46% are owner-occupied.

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How La Mesa City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
La Mesa City	$2,474
Los Angeles	$2,762
San Francisco	$3,545
Long Beach	$2,665
East Bay	$2,685
Oakland	$2,651
San Diego	$2,959
Sacramento	$1,921
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Carlsbad, CA	$3,260
San Marcos, CA	$2,728
Escondido, CA	$2,261
La Mesa, CA	$2,485
Vista, CA	$2,527
Murrieta, CA	$2,335
Oceanside, CA	$2,608
Chula Vista, CA	$2,638
El Cajon, CA	$2,234

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all La Mesa City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.