Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA from $700 with Swimming Pool (60 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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Adagio
$2,120 - $6,320
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Adagio

5427 Lake Murray BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Casa La Mesa
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$2,149 - $3,299
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Casa La Mesa

4395 70th StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Villa Morocco
$2,199 - $3,128
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Villa Morocco

5545 Morro WayLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Mellmanor Apartments
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$2,199 - $2,799
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Mellmanor Apartments

8750 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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The Fletcher
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$2,298 - $2,899
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The Fletcher

5360 Marengo AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Central Park
$2,329 - $7,072
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Central Park

5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Victory on Paseo
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$1,089 - $2,765
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Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Navajo Bluffs
$1,778 - $6,607
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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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 Valle at Fairway listed at $1,657.

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 $1,936 at Valle at Fairway.

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 $1,098.

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