Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA from $850 (123 Rentals)

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La Cuesta
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$1,895

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La Cuesta

7272 Saranac StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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property at 8150 Lemon Ave
$1,995

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8150 Lemon Ave, Unit 21

8150 Lemon Ave
La MesaCA91941
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Mateus Apartments
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Mateus Apartments

6925 Boulevard DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Rancho La Mesa
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Rancho La Mesa

5436 Vincetta CtLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Broadway Grove
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Broadway Grove

8429 BroadwayLa Mesa, CA 91941
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La Mesa Villa
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La Mesa Villa

4332 Parks AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Pravada Apartments
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Pravada Apartments

8625 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Rimrock Apartments
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Rimrock Apartments

8420 Buckland StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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LA MESA
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LA MESA

7772-7786 University AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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The Flats
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The Flats

7475 El Cajon BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5678 Lambda Ln
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5678 Lambda Ln

5678 Lambda LnLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Casa De La Mesa
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Casa De La Mesa

5575 Shasta LnLa Mesa, CA 91942

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Palms of La Mesa
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Palms of La Mesa

7480-7487 Mohawk StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Grossmont Apartments
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Grossmont Apartments

8561 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Elan Avante II
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Elan Avante II

8520-8522 Chloe AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
property at 5027 Campanile Dr
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050
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5027 Campanile Dr

San DiegoCA92115

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in La Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in La Mesa is at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Mesa Apartment is $1,400 at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Mesa is starting from $1,400 at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+.

What is the most affordable La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ and starts from $1,400.

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