
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA from $850 (134 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


5435 Heidi St

8150 Lemon Ave

4544 El Cerrito Dr

4770 55th St, Unit 4770 ROOM

5215-5217 Catoctin Dr

5050 54th St

Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+

University Gardens

1357 Cornwall St
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Casa De Oro Senior Apartments

8082 Golden Ave

Palm Estates Apartments

840-840 S Orange Ave

530 Graves Ave

Del Pacifico Apartments

Legacy Residential

Dorado Plaza

Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED

6250-6264.5-62645 Stanley Ave
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5757 College Ave

3215-17 Harris St

Hillside Terrace Apartments

Willow Glen Apartments

9860 Dale Ave, Unit Dale Ave

6048 Bradford St, Unit A

Aztec Pacific Apartments

6814 Waite Dr

The Timbers Apartments

318 W Cypress Ave
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Artesia Condominiums

8661 Lake Murray Blvd, Unit 5

6305 Stanley Ave

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Parkview Terrace

The Sophia at Mt. Helix

8665 Lake Murray Blvd, Unit 16

The Belmont

Aztec Lofts Apartments

Summit Park Village
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Forest Park at Fletcher Hills

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Palmilla

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64Forty

Casa De Helix - La Mesa

Talmadge Senior Village(55+ Senior Community)

9859 Dale Ave

Cascade Apartments

5502-5506 University Ave
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La Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,025 | $1,395 | $2,784 |
| La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $850 | $4,882 |
| La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $1,359 | $9,050 |
| La Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,348 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| La Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,046 | $999 | $10,000+ |
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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 Meade Avenue Apartments listed at $1,295.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Mesa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Mesa Apartment is $1,295 at Meade Avenue Apartments.
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 $1,295 at Meade Avenue Apartments.
What is the most affordable La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meade Avenue Apartments and starts from $1,295.
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