What are the average rent costs in La Mesa, CA?

The average rent in La Mesa, CA is $2,047.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in La Mesa, CA is $1,613.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,047.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,481.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is $3,043.

Short Term Rentals La Mesa, CA

306 Rentals

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1 BED

$2,556+

2 BEDS

$3,367+

3 BEDS

$4,331+

SETA

7346 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (858) 630-4175
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1 BED

$2,440+

2 BEDS

$3,030+

Haven at La Mesa

8585 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 831-8670
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1 BED

$2,655+

2 BEDS

$3,588+

Array La Mesa

4949 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 728-2462
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1 BED

$2,261+

2 BEDS

$2,985+

The District Apartments

8727 Fletcher Pky, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 825-2084
Rent Special

Rent Special

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2 BEDS

$2,795+

3 BEDS

$3,365+

Woodbridge Mount Helix "Immediate Move In"

10874-10910 Calle Verde, La Mesa, CA 91941

Call (619) 639-9436
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STUDIO

$1,865+

1 BED

$2,227+

2 BEDS

$2,853+

Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119

Call (619) 536-1637
Rent Special

Rent Special

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1 BED

$1,985+

2 BEDS

$2,525+

Dorchester "Call for Specials"

6595 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (619) 558-5045
Rent Special

Rent Special

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1 BED

$2,385+

2 BEDS

$2,905+

Diplomat Apartments

6621 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (619) 329-9508
Rent Special

Rent Special

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1 BED

$2,105

The Plaza Apartments

6150 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (619) 332-3258
Rent Special

Rent Special

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1 BED

$2,265+

2 BEDS

$2,805+

The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"

6560 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (619) 313-4689
1 BED

$2,282+

2 BEDS

$2,888+

Central Park

5648 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 825-2859
1 BED

$1,945+

2 BEDS

$2,275+

Dorado Plaza

6263 Acorn St, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (619) 724-5021
1 BED

$1,950+

2 BEDS

$2,400+

Patrician Apartments

5360 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 356-2289
1 BED

$1,950+

2 BEDS

$2,500+

Lake Murray Villa

5757 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (858) 585-9822
STUDIO

$1,967+

1 BED

$1,892+

2 BEDS

$2,634+

Palmilla

5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120

Call (858) 630-3135
STUDIO

$1,965+

1 BED

$2,299+

2 BEDS

$2,950+

Kelvin

7950 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Call (858) 225-5429
1 BED

$2,384+

2 BEDS

$2,902+

Adagio

5427 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (858) 757-7659
1 BED

$2,195

Shasta Lane Apartments

5560 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 439-1216
1 BED

$1,995+

2 BEDS

$2,525+

Elan Avante

8515 Chloe Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 304-0503
1 BED

$1,772+

2 BEDS

$2,298+

Villas

3917 Conrad Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Call (619) 867-0959
1 BED

$1,925

Mohawk Gardens

7482 Mohawk St, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 480-0900
1 BED

$1,782+

2 BEDS

$2,665+

3 BEDS

$3,875+

State

4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (619) 639-9306
1 BED

$2,169+

2 BEDS

$2,399+

Summit Park Village

8563 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Call (619) 789-5721
2 BEDS

$2,112

Valle at 9209 Kenwood

9209-9215 Kenwood Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Call (619) 825-2491
STUDIO

$1,825

Elan Mesa Lofts

7491 Collins Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 BED

$1,895+

2 BEDS

$2,495+

Heatherwood

5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 BED

$1,963+

2 BEDS

$2,232+

Valle at Fairway

3743-3753 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
STUDIO

$1,900

La Mesa Highview Apartments

7555 High St, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 BED

$1,600

Del Pacifico Apartments

7555 Pacific Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$7,046

4989 Randlett Dr Unit ID1283132P

4989 Randlett Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

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

$6,098

4989 Randlett Dr Unit ID1283131P

4989 Randlett Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

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

$7,250

4350 Summit Dr

4350 Summit Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941

Call (480) 234-2962
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$8,243

4404 Vista Way Unit ID1288269P

4404 Vista Way, La Mesa, CA 91941

Call (619) 684-3100
4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$6,408

4223 Woodland Dr Unit ID1024475P

4223 Woodland Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941

Call (619) 684-3100
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,018

8312 Lake Murray Blvd Unit 306.1409584

8312 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Call (415) 231-1701
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,229

8312 Lake Murray Blvd Unit 332.1409585

8312 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Call (415) 231-1701
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,402

8312 Lake Murray Blvd Unit 421.1409587

8312 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Call (415) 231-1701
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,402

8312 Lake Murray Blvd Unit 227.1409588

8312 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Call (415) 231-1701
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,037

8312 Lake Murray Blvd Unit 430.1409965

8312 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Call (415) 231-1701
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$9,060

6090 Rock St Unit ID1283123P

6090 Rock St, San Diego, CA 92115

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

$8,385

6922 Jackson Dr Unit ID1296611P

6922 Jackson Dr, San Diego, CA 92119

Call (619) 684-3100
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,229

8312 Lake Murray Blvd Unit 301.1409581

8312 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Call (415) 231-1701

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La Mesa at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,047

(All bedrooms and property types)

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School Rating

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Some Transit

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Transportation in La Mesa

Somewhat Bikeable

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La Mesa, CA Apartments for Rent

Located just 9 miles east of downtown San Diego, La Mesa offers apartments for rent in a community known for its historic charm. Founded in 1869 around natural springs (commemorated today in the name of Spring Street), this city of 61,121 residents combines suburban living with easy city access. Apartments for rent in La Mesa come in various styles and price points, with average one-bedroom rentals at approximately $2,061 per month.

La Mesa features multiple San Diego Trolley stations connecting to the broader metropolitan area, making commuting convenient. Local highlights include a weekly farmers market in La Mesa Village, the annual Oktoberfest celebration, and shopping at Grossmont Center. With its moderate climate and central location, La Mesa offers a Southern California lifestyle at a more accessible price point than many coastal areas.

Renting in La Mesa

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 460 Sq Ft $1,613 / mo
1 Bedroom 653 Sq Ft $2,047 / mo
2 Bedrooms 917 Sq Ft $2,481 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,128 Sq Ft $3,043 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in La Mesa

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Highland Village 655 Sq Ft $2,020/mo
Lake Murray Village 674 Sq Ft $2,039/mo
La Villa Knoll 690 Sq Ft $2,065/mo
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix 743 Sq Ft $2,144/mo
Mellmanor 663 Sq Ft $2,260/mo
Spring Valley Highlands 724 Sq Ft $2,261/mo
College Hill 707 Sq Ft $2,329/mo
Villages of la Mesa 633 Sq Ft $2,436/mo
Porter Hill 672 Sq Ft $2,445/mo
Parkway Manor 709 Sq Ft $2,498/mo

Getting Around La Mesa

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore^® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore^® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Education

College/University High School Middle School Elementary School

San Diego State University

Public University

Grossmont College

Public University

Cuyamaca College

Public University

The Art Inst., San Diego

Private University

San Diego City College

Public University

GreatSchools Rating

Grossmont High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,175 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

626 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Avocado Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

557 Students

GreatSchools Rating

La Mesa Dale Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

524 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Murdock Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

594 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Murray Manor Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

584 Students

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