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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
  • $1,895-$2,350Pricing
  • 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 $1,895 and having 495–1,053 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 495 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for AvailabilityStudio495 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bed 1 Bath

    From $1,895

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 690 sq ft
    Available Nov 26

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,895 November 26, 20253-11690$1,000

    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

    • $1,895

    Deposit

    • $1,000 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,895 - $1,995
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bed 2 Bath

    From $2,350

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1053 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $2,350Available Now3-061053$1,000

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

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

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range

    Unit 3-06 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,350

    Deposit

    • $1,000 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,350 - $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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Call us at: (619) 727-6298 to schedule a tour.

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.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$40

Parking Info and Fees

Other
Surface Lot
  • 1 Max, Assigned Parking

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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 $1,895 to $2,350

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 Value3.2

    The Villa Knolls Apartments Apartments are 21.5% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the city of La Mesa

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,895$2,517-$622-24.7%
    2 Bedroom$2,350$2,875-$525-18.3%

    Methodology: On 10/31/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1231 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 10/31/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.0
1 Renters Reviews
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  • 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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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
La Mesa Studio Apartments $2,079$1,395$2,759
La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,517$850$4,107
La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,875$1,505$4,854
La Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,013$930$4,634
La Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,126$910$6,571

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