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Houses for Rent in La Mesa, CA

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Houses for Rent in La Mesa, CA. 24 Rentals Available
  • A living room with a brown couch and a white chair.
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    9415 Mesa Terrace BR-1, La Mesa, CA 91941
    4 BEDS $1,731
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a marble countertop.
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    9625 Grossmont Summit Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
    2 BEDS $3,500

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  • A living room with a grey couch and a ceiling fan.
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    3952 North Granada Avenue, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    3 BEDS $4,000
  • A kitchen with a white stove and a white refrigerator.
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    7135 Mohawk St., San Diego, CA 92115
    3 BEDS $3,000
  • A living room with a beige couch and a black ottoman.
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    6684 Reservoir Ln, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,150
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  • A living room with a ceiling fan and a painting on the wall.
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    6362 Newsome Drive, San Diego, CA 92115
    3 BEDS $3,350
  • A beige stucco house with a green lawn in front.
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    11517 Fury Lane #58, El Cajon, CA 92019
    2 BEDS $2,800
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white fridge.
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    595 S 2Nd St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    2 BEDS $2,290
  • A kitchen area with a bar stool and a countertop.
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    504 Carlsbad St, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    3 BEDS $3,500
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a granite countertop.
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    4337 50Th St, San Diego, CA 92115
    3 BEDS $2,900
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a white oven.
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    6116 Brooklyn Avenue (Studio), San Diego, CA 92114
    STUDIO $1,595
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  • A kitchen with a white fridge, white oven, and white cabinets.
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    572 Durham St, El Cajon, CA 92019
    2 BEDS $2,590
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.
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    6649 Delbarton Street, San Diego, CA 92120
    2 BEDS $3,000
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a marble countertop.
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    5415 Lenox Drive, San Diego, CA 92114
    4 BEDS $3,700
  • A living room with a white sofa set and a wooden coffee table.
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    1540 Souvenir Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021
    4 BEDS $5,000
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    897 Vista Grande Rd., El Cajon, CA 92019
  • A kitchen with a refrigerator, a table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
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    1320 Vinca Way, San Diego, CA 92114
    1 BED $1,500
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  • A living room with a blue ottoman and a rug with a pattern.
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    5288 Santa Margarita Street, San Diego, CA 92114
    3 BEDS $3,850
  • 1024 47Th Street 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1024 47Th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
    2 BEDS $2,795
  • a living room with a hard wood floor and a couch
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    3752 Meade Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
    2 BEDS $3,295
  • A kitchen with a table and chairs in the middle of the room.
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    10400 Caminito Cuervo, San Diego, CA 92108
    1 BED $2,395
  • A living room with a brown couch and a ceiling fan.
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    4655 34Th St, San Diego, CA 92116
    2 BEDS $2,850
  • A modern kitchen with a marble island and stainless steel appliances.
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    1214 Manchester Street, National City, CA 91950
    1 BED $1,250
  • A living room with a brown couch and a round mirror on the wall.
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    3667 33Rd Street, San Diego, CA 92104
    3 BEDS $6,000
  • A black and white logo for The Certified Group of Companies, Inc.
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    730 S. 47Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
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    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,205
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La Mesa, CA rent trends

Rental prices in La Mesa, CA have increased by 0.51% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,495 to $2,507.

Check out the average rent prices in La Mesa by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,743, the average rent in La Mesa, CA is $2,507.

Average rent in La Mesa, CA

$2,507/mo La Mesa, CA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in La Mesa, CA is $2,507.

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

    About 34% of apartment rents in La Mesa, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 16% of apartments. Around 31% of La Mesa’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 19% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in La Mesa, CA (34%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    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

    How much is the rent for a house in La Mesa, CA?

    The price range of a house for rent is between $1,731 and $3,500.

    What is the average size of a rental house in La Mesa, CA?

    The average La Mesa, CA rental house size is 1,367 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in La Mesa, CA?

    Renting a house in La Mesa, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in La Mesa, CA?

    Houses for rent in La Mesa, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Look for houses for rent near me

    Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

    Your next home is out there, whether you are looking for a house for rent near you or anywhere in the U.S. Easily browse houses for rent with availability updated daily, and let's find the one that is perfect for you!

    Renting a house in La Mesa, CA

    Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 25 homes for rent in La Mesa, CA. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family. You can look into duplexes for rent too. Prices in La Mesa, CA for rental homes start at $1,050. Or, if you don’t want your neighbors too close, you should browse some single family homes for rent, priced up to $6,000 per month.

    A rental house offers flexibility

    Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. And with 24 houses listed in La Mesa, CA, with prices ranging from $1,050 to $6,000 it’s possible to find the perfect one for you, whether you’re on the lookout for cheap houses for rent or something fancy and expensive. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!