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Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,457+
    2 BEDS $2,100

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  • 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

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a building flags and a sign in front of it
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    620 67Th Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92114
    1 BED $1,600
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  • a living room with a couch and a desk with a chair
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    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,695+
    2 BEDS $2,125+
  • A kitchen with a white counter and a white fridge.
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    8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,728+
  • a logo for walwood properties with a tree and buildings
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    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,750
  • a logo for walwood properties with a tree and buildings
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    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,750
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    4252-60 WINONA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,750
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    1 day ago

    3820 45Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,750+
    2 BEDS $1,995
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a grey counter top.
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    1 day ago

    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,750+

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a living room with carpet and a door to a hallway
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    9525 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $1,895
    2 BEDS $2,245+
    3 BEDS $2,895+

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  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets.
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    4065 36Th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
    1 BED $1,950
  • 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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Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
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    3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $2,100+
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    4580 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    1 BED $2,150+
    2 BEDS $2,695+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
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    4531 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
    2 BEDS $2,166
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Apartments Under $2,400

  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    220 47Th Street Apt. C, San Diego, CA 92102
    2 BEDS $2,276+
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  • a living room and kitchen with white couches and a table
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    6975 Golfcrest Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
    1 BED $2,358+
    2 BEDS $2,761+
  • A modern living room with a white sofa and a coffee table.
    6 days ago

    3090 Polk Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
    STUDIO $2,410+
    1 BED $2,590+
    2 BEDS $3,905+

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  • a porch of a building with a staircase and a window
    1 day ago

    6670 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an image of the green sign in front of a building
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    1415 E LEXINGTON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92019
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  • A white house with a blue door and a tree with purple flowers in front.
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    1 day ago

    4240 46Th Street, San Diego, CA 92115
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a microwave
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    3717 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter top
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    2607 44Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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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

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,994 and $2,522.

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

The average La Mesa, CA cheap apartment size is 692 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.

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