Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in La Mesa, CA from $300 (39 Rentals)

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La Cuesta
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$1,895 - $2,200
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La Cuesta

7272 Saranac StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Comanche Hills
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$1,999 - $2,440
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Comanche Hills

5040 Comanche DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Casa La Mesa
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$2,152 - $3,302
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Casa La Mesa

4395 70th StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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The Fletcher
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$2,295 - $2,895
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The Fletcher

5360 Marengo AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Victory on Paseo
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$899 - $2,400
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$899 - $2,400
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Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Parkview Terrace
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$1,875 - $2,399
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$1,875 - $2,399
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Parkview Terrace

4103-4125 54th PlSan Diego, CA 92105
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Kelvin
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$1,965 - $3,295
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Kelvin

7950 BroadwayLemon Grove, CA 91945
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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 $1,395.

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 $1,945 at Modern Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments in La Mesa Near Lake Murray.

What is the most affordable La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Victory on Paseo and starts from $1,050.

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