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5365-5465 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 727-6298
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Villa Knolls Apartments

5365-5465 Marengo Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 727-6298
Villa Knolls Apartments in La Mesa, CA - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,800-$2,550Pricing
  • 495–1,053Square Feet

Rent Specials

One Month Rent Free! Hurry In, this special won't last!!

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About Villa Knolls Apartments

Villa Knolls is a beautifully landscaped apartment community in the city of La Mesa. You'll never grow tired of the serene California ambiance! Conveniently located at 5365 Marengo Avenue, this is the perfect place to call home in La Mesa. The contemporary & spacious interiors feature modern kitchens, two-bedroom suites with walk-in closets, spacious one-bedroom suites, and studio apartment homes with central heating and air amenities include a swimming pool, gated covered parking, onsite laundry facilities, and extra storage .

Villa Knolls Apartments is located in the 91942 Zip code of La Mesa, CA. This community is professionally managed by CTM Apartment Services

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 6' x 8' Storage Units
  • 8x8 Storage Unit With Every Apartment
  • Carpeting & Stylish Flooring
  • Central Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Crystal Clear Swimming Pool
  • Electric Ranges
  • Garbage Disposal
  • GATED COVERED PARKING
  • On-site Management
  • Plush Landscaping
  • Quick Access to Freeways
  • Red Line Trolley Within One Mile
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Spacious One and Two Bedroom Floor Plans
  • Spacious Walk-In Closets in Two-Bedroom Units
  • Three Laundry Rooms

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Villa Knolls Apartments offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,800 and having 495–1,053 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    From $1,800

    Studio, 1 Bath, 495 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,900Available Now1-03495
    $1,800Available Now1-10495

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,800 - $1,900

    Unit 1-03 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1-03 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,900

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,800 - $1,900

    Unit 1-10 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1-10 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,800

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,800 - $1,900
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bed 1 Bath

    From $1,895

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 690 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,895Available Now2-11690
    $2,250 December 31, 20253-11690

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Outdoor Space

    • Patio
    • Yard

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,895 - $2,250

    Unit 2-11 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Outdoor Space

    • Patio
    • Yard

    Unit 2-11 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,895

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,895 - $2,250

    Unit 3-11 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Outdoor Space

    • Patio
    • Yard

    Unit 3-11 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,250

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,895 - $2,250
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bed 2 Bath

    From $2,450

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1053 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,450Available Now3-011053
    $2,550 September 24, 20253-061053

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Smoke Free
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,450 - $2,550

    Unit 3-01 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,450

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,450 - $2,550

    Unit 3-06 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,550

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,450 - $2,550
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 36 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1963

Lease Terms

  • 12 - 13 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Other Fees

Personal Add-Ons

Application Fee Per Applicant$40

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot
  • 1 Max, Assigned Parking
  • Other

    Features and Amenities

    On-Site Services

    • Laundry Facilities

    Outdoor Features

    • Gated

    Recreation and Fitness

    • Pool

    Interior Features

    • Storage Space
    • Heating
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Range
    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal

    Living Area Features

    • Walk In Closets
    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Carpet
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    5365-5465 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    Monday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Tuesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Wednesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Thursday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Friday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    77 / 100

    Very Walkable

    Most errands can be accomplished on foot

    Bike Score®

    44 / 100

    Somewhat Bikeable

    Minimal bike infrastructure

    Transit Score®

    53 / 100

    Good Transit

    Many nearby public transportation options

    Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Knolls Apartments

    Where is Villa Knolls Apartments located?

    Villa Knolls Apartments is located at 5365-5465 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA

    What is the current rent range at Villa Knolls Apartments?

    Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Villa Knolls Apartments currently range from $1,800 to $2,550

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Villa Knolls Apartments are
    • Monday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Tuesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Wednesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Are there any rent specials?

    The current rent special at Villa Knolls Apartments is: One Month Rent Free! Hurry In, this special won't last!!.

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.4

      The Villa Knolls Apartments Apartments are 17.87% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the city of La Mesa

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,800$2,028-$228-11.2%
      1 Bedroom$1,895$2,566-$671-26.1%
      2 Bedroom$2,450$2,927-$477-16.3%

      Methodology: On 09/05/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1692 other apartment communities in La Mesa using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 09/05/2025

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

    4.0
    1 Renters Reviews
    ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

    Building ratings are based on a community’s features, including the building design, construction, exterior spaces, and amenities. To learn more about the CoStar Building Rating System, refer to our official guidelines here.
    • Deteriorating Conditions

      June 10, 2023
      I have lived here for a while. These apartments were never advertised as modern. They are very old and were priced accordingly until recently. In the last few years the rent has went up drastically and the services being provided have went down drastically. There used to be a older gentleman who cleaned up the carport and laundry areas every day or two. He is gone. We used to have a sink in the laundry area. The faucets were capped off for some odd reason. Heaven forbid one of the two laundry ...
      machines goes down. It has been months before a replacement or repair happened in the past. One of the three buildings has still not been painted months after the preparation work was done. As the prices have gone up, the cleanliness and services provided have gone down and recently the cockroaches have become more visible down in the carport area. I wish I did not feel compelled to write this review but the deteriorating conditions and 10% raise in rent have forced me to warn others what you are getting in to. I doubt either the landlord or owner would be satisfied with the worsening conditions and rising rents if they lived here yet they obviously do not have a problem imposing them on others. As far as the noise, I do not know what the other reviewer is talking about. This place is easily the most loud place I have rented in over 20 years of renting. Between the frequent ambulances and fire trucks at the old folks home across the way, or the Harleys and cars with loud exhaust systems this place is certainly not quiet. I am lucky I am a relatively deep sleeper.
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    Nearby Schools

    Murray Manor Elementary

    La Mesa-Spring Valley
    8305 El Paso Street
    Public School - Grades K-6 (584 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
    6/10

    Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy

    La Mesa-Spring Valley
    9009 Park Plaza Drive
    Public School - Grades 7-8 (626 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
    5/10

    Grossmont High

    Grossmont Union High
    1100 Murray Dr.
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (2175 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away
    7/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Villa Knolls Apartments.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

    1875 El Prado
    17 minute drive / 8.17 miles away

    Timken Museum of Art

    1500 El Prado
    17 minute drive / 8.28 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Petco

    8501 Fletcher Pky
    1 minute drive / 0.32 miles away

    Target

    5500 Grossmont Center Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away

    Costco

    8125 Fletcher Pky
    1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Grossmont College

    8800 Grossmont College Drive
    5 minute drive / 2.65 miles away

    San Diego State University

    5500 Campanile Dr.
    6 minute drive / 2.99 miles away

    Cuyamaca College

    900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
    11 minute drive / 5.19 miles away

    Groceries

    Albertsons

    8920 Fletcher Pky
    2 minute drive / 0.95 miles away

    Vons

    8011 University Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.04 miles away

    Ralphs

    6670 Montezuma Rd
    4 minute drive / 2.12 miles away

    Hospitals

    Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Drive Box 58
    1 minute drive / 0.63 miles away

    Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System

    7050 Parkway Drive
    4 minute drive / 1.48 miles away

    Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

    6655 Alvarado Road
    4 minute drive / 2.14 miles away

    Military Bases

    San Diego Naval Medical Center

    17 minute drive / 8.15 miles away

    San Diego Naval Air Station

    19 minute drive / 9.23 miles away

    US Naval Amphibious Base

    24 minute drive / 11.53 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    San Diego Zoo

    2920 Zoo Dr.
    17 minute drive / 8.1 miles away

    Villa Knolls Apartments has 1 park within 8.1 miles, including San Diego Zoo.

    Restaurants and Dining

    Sammy's Woodfired Pizza

    770 Fourth Avenue
    20 minute drive / 9.41 miles away

    Waterfront Bar and Grill

    2044 Kettner Blvd.
    20 minute drive / 9.5 miles away

    Red Pearl Kitchen

    440 J St., Suite 108
    20 minute drive / 9.51 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    Grossmont Center North

    8308-8396 Parkway Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away

    8274 Parkway Drive

    8274 Parkway Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away

    The Plaza

    Parkway Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

    Villa Knolls Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.4 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Grossmont Transit Center-Orange Line

    5650 Grossmont Center Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away

    Grossmont Transit Center-Green Line

    5650 Grossmont Center Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away

    La Mesa Boulevard-Orange Line

    8249 La Mesa Blvd
    3 minute drive / 1.04 miles away

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    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    La Mesa Studio Apartments $2,028$1,395$2,759
    La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,566$850$4,189
    La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,927$1,595$4,995
    La Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,251$930$9,060
    La Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,841$910$8,385

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