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Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

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Apartments Under $800

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    2325 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $768
    2 BEDS $1,184+
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • 89
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    2325 Commercial Street, San Diego, CA 92113
    STUDIO $1,257
    1 BED $926+
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Apartments Under $1,500

  • 51
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    MESA PALMS APARTMENTS, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
    STUDIO $1,450+
    1 BED $1,760
  • 95
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    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    STUDIO $1,495
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Apartments Under $1,700

Apartments Under $1,800

Apartments Under $1,900

  • 43
    Today

    67 East Flower Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    STUDIO $1,940
    1 BED $2,264+
    2 BEDS $2,565+
  • 15
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    4240 46Th Street, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,950
    2 BEDS $2,300
  • 56
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    4341 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
    STUDIO $1,958+
    1 BED $2,077+
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    2220 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS $2,190
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    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
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    2 BEDS $2,010
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  • 10
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    9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $2,046+
    2 BEDS $2,919+
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    4580 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    1 BED $2,100+
    2 BEDS $2,599+
  • 10
    Today

    3167 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $2,100+
    3 BEDS $3,019+
  • 142
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    4531 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $2,166
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  • 20
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    5080 Camino Del Arroyo, San Diego, CA 92108
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  • 34
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    1415 E LEXINGTON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92019
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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 $1,958 and $2,521.

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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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in La Mesa, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in La Mesa, CA has never been easier. We feature 105 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the La Mesa, CA average. What is a cheap rent in La Mesa, CA? The average apartment rent in La Mesa is $2,482 per month so any rental south of $1,985 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, La Mesa, CA rents go as low as $768/mo.

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