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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
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Victory on Paseo
Rent Specials
$1,074 - $2,275

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Base Rent$1,074 - $2,275

Total Monthly Price$1,074 - $2,275
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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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
property at 1287 White Oak Ct
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1287 White Oak Ct

El CajonCA92020

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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

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64Forty
Rent Specials
$1,685 - $3,325

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Base Rent$1,685 - $3,325

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

64Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Navajo Bluffs
Rent Specials
$1,705 - $5,627

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Base Rent$1,705 - $5,627

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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property at 7842 Barton Dr
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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7842 Barton Dr

Lemon GroveCA91945

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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 3555 Grove St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3555 Grove St, Unit 230

3555 Grove St
Lemon GroveCA91945
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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 $1,400 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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