
Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA (57 Rentals)


Rising Sun Apartments

The Village at La Mesa

Lake Murray Villa

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Adagio

Casa La Mesa

Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)

The Ridge on Jackson Apartments

Villa Knolls Apartments

Valle at Fairway
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The Village at Rancho San Diego

5590 Shasta Ln

Paseo La Mesa

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64 Forty

Atlas Alvarado

Celsius

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Canyon View Apartments

Aztec Pacific Apartments
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College View

Parkview Terrace

Serra Grove Apartments

Terre at Copley

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Kelvin

Hillside Terrace Apartments

Casa De Helix - La Mesa

The Bend on Ballantyne

The Sophia at Mt. Helix
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Artesia Condominiums

Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+

Aztec Lofts Apartments

DL University Gardens

120 Ballantyne st, Unit Floor Plan 4

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210 Chambers Street, Unit #6

4860 Rolando Ct

The Belmont

Parkridge Village Apartments

Tuscany Place
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4455-4459 Dawson Ave

Presidio Park

Carriage House Apartments

Sunrise Pointe

Paseo Del Sol Villas

Villa Madrid Condominiums

3557 Kenora Dr

James Circle Apartments

Glenridge Apartments

1070 S Sunshine Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,965 | $1,395 | $2,659 |
| La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $850 | $4,196 |
| La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $1,535 | $8,620 |
| La Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,949 | $1,065 | $7,739 |
| La Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,726 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| La Mesa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $914 | $5,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom La Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in La Mesa with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in La Mesa is at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ listed at $1,400.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom La Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in La Mesa is $2,354.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom La Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in La Mesa is a 900 square feet unit starting from $2,075 at The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS.
What is the average size for La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in La Mesa is currently 649 sq ft.
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