Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

1,047 Rentals

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2 BEDS

$2,800+

3 BEDS

$3,265+

Woodbridge Mount Helix

10874-10910 Calle Verde, La Mesa, CA 91941

Call (619) 639-9436
2 BEDS

$2,800

Vue at Lake Murray Apartments

6867 Golfcrest Dr, San Diego, CA 92119
$556 Off

Price Drop. $556 Off

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1 BED

$2,822+

2 BEDS

$3,346+

3 BEDS

$4,025+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,817 - $6,133
Required Monthly Fees$5
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,822 - $4,179

SETA

7346 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (858) 630-4175
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,850

Charming cottage style home w/ huge private yard in La Mesa (4812)

4812 Parks Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,875

Duplex w/ patio space in residential neighborhood!

4490 Pomona Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,875

3870 Unit 4490-A

4490 Pomona Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

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2 BEDS

$2,930

Diplomat Apartments

6621 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (619) 329-9508
2 BEDS

$2,970

Ivanhoe Village Apartments

2675 Fletcher Pky, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,990

4370 Date Ave Unit # B

4370 Date Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941

Call (225) 505-5459
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,995

Fully Furnished 2 Bed / 1 Bath Condo Near Downtown La Mesa

4514 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91941
Good Value

2 BEDS

$2,997

Trio Townhomes

7353 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 932-4750
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,999

3860 Helix St Unit 18

3860 Helix St, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Call (619) 352-5311
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,999

8355 Golden Ave

8355 Golden Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,000

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,000
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,000

4849 Williamsburg Ln Unit 269

4849 Williamsburg Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942

Apply
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,000

6851 Alvarado Rd Unit 1

6851 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,050

PALM AVENUE 4874-4876 Unit 4876

4874-4876 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,125

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,125
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,125

5760 Jackson Dr

5760 Jackson Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,150

8635 Mellmanor Dr

8635 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,195

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,195
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,195

4519 Acacia Ave Unit 4519.5

4519 Acacia Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,195

6333 College Grove Way Unit 11203

6333 College Grove Way, San Diego, CA 92115
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,200

Beautiful 3br, 2b Duplex

8864 Golf Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$3,200

3958 60th St

3958 60th St, San Diego, CA 92115
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,300

3870 Unit 4490-B

4490 Pomona Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,300

5073-5075 Leo St. Unit 5075

5073-5075 Leo St, San Diego, CA 92115
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,340

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,340
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,340

5679 Amaya Dr Unit SI FL2-ID506A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (720) 833-5333
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,370

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,370
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,370

5679 Amaya Dr Unit SI FL3-ID1054A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (720) 833-5333
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$3,400

2 Central Ave

2 Central Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Call (619) 565-1627
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,400

SD: 2BD/1BA Home in La Mesa with Turf Yards, Large Backyard, W/D & 2-Car Garage

6415 Richard St, San Diego, CA 92115
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,400

4250 Blackton Dr

4250 Blackton Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,465

4239 Massachusetts Ave

4239 Massachusetts Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941

Call (619) 550-4780
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,495

6082 Rock St

6082 Rock St, San Diego, CA 92115
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,500

4852 Cypress St

4852 Cypress St, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,500

6333 College Grove Way Unit 11204

6333 College Grove Way, San Diego, CA 92115
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$3,545

5116 69th St Unit 5114

5116 69th St, San Diego, CA 92115
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,570

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,570
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,570

7578 Ohio Pl Unit SI ID1516333P

7578 Ohio Pl, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 684-3100
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,595

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,595
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,595

4858 Palm Ave

4858 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$3,595

Beautiful 3 BD, 3.5 BA Detached Townhouse w/ 2 Car Garage!

7370 La Mesita Pl, La Mesa, CA 91942
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,600

7105 Central Ave

7105 Central Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,690

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,690
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,690

5679 Amaya Dr Unit SI FL3-ID1046A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (720) 833-5333
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,695

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,695
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,695

4860 Palm Ave

4860 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,750

4BD/2BA on East Falls! Newer Build & Rooftop Deck!

5106 E Falls View Dr, San Diego, CA 92115
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$3,750

6821 Alvarado Rd

6821 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120

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La Mesa at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,073

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Average Rent in La Mesa

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Schools in La Mesa

Renting in La Mesa

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 460 Sq Ft $1,636 / mo
1 Bedroom 654 Sq Ft $2,073 / mo
2 Bedrooms 912 Sq Ft $2,521 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,127 Sq Ft $3,022 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in La Mesa

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix 714 Sq Ft $2,166/mo

Education

High School Middle School Elementary School

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Helix High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,554 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,172 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Grossmont High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,172 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

897 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Murdock Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

608 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Murray Manor Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

530 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Murray Manor Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

530 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Lemon Avenue Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

502 Students

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