Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA from $850 with Washer/Dryer (30 Rentals)

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Pravada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pravada Apartments

8625 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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property at 5027 Campanile Dr
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050
Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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5027 Campanile Dr

San DiegoCA92115
property at 4975 Tierra Baja Way
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,250
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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4975 Tierra Baja Way

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 2314 Edgerton Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500
Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2314 Edgerton Dr

Lemon GroveCA91945
property at 7063 Eldridge St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7063 Eldridge St

San DiegoCA92120
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Las Palmas Apartments
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$1,895 - $2,645

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Base Rent$1,895 - $2,645
Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $2,645
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Las Palmas Apartments

5275 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 1827 Sonoma Ln
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950
Total Monthly Price$1,950
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1827 Sonoma Ln, Unit STUDIO LOFT

1827 Sonoma Ln
Lemon GroveCA91945
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Kelvin
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$1,965 - $3,295

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Base Rent$1,965 - $3,295
Total Monthly Price$1,965 - $3,295
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kelvin

7950 BroadwayLemon Grove, CA 91945
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Magnolia Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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property at 5011 63rd St
$1,300 - $7,800
1 To 6 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jan 1, 2027
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5011 63rd St

San DiegoCA92115
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Pacifica Sunrise
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Sunrise

921 S Sunshine AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Grove Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Lofts

8465 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 $1,445.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Mesa Apartment is $1,400 at Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+.

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 $1,109 at The Rive San Diego.

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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