
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA from $300 (110 Rentals)
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The Village at Rancho San Diego

Valle at Fairway

7111 Waite Dr

The Ridge on Jackson Apartments

Mohawk Gardens

Crestview Apartments

Elan Mesa Lofts

Lake Murray Villa

Chateau Spring Hill Apartments
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La Mesa Gardens

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Comanche Hills

Veranda La Mesa

Elan Avante Apartments

Shasta Lane Apartments

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Adagio

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Casa La Mesa

The Highlands

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4542 3rd St, Unit 4542 3rd St

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Villa Morocco
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Mellmanor Apartments

The Parkway

4376 Rosebud Ln

Pravada Apartments

Rimrock Apartments

Keeney Plaza Apartment

Chateau Spring Terrace Apartments

Waite Terrace Apartments

The Flats

Shasta Terrace Apartments
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The Village at La Mesa

Palms of La Mesa

7901 Hillside Dr

Grossmont Terrace

Dailey Court

Casa De La Mesa

4442 Rosebud Ln

Jackson Park Apartments

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Victory on Paseo

Hardy Avenue Apartments
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1827 Sonoma Ln

Meade Avenue Apartments

Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+

University Gardens

Vista Palms

Dorado Plaza

College View

840-840 S Orange Ave

530 Graves 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 | $2,004 | $1,470 | $2,659 |
| La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $1,000 | $4,246 |
| La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,550 | $9,800 |
| La Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,370 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| La Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $1,100 | $9,786 |
| La Mesa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $1,074 | $5,600 |
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Best Local Schools in La Mesa, CA
Murray Manor Elementary
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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 Vista Palms listed at $1,470.
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 $1,975 at 5121 Dailey Ct.
What is the most affordable La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hardy Avenue Apartments and starts from $1,165.
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