
Apartments for Rent by Owner in La Mesa, CA (35 Rentals)


7780 Parkway Dr, Unit 201

4975 Tierra Baja Way

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655 E Washington Ave, Unit D

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5025 College Ave, Unit College Ave Apartment

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6757 Saranac St, Unit 6757 Saranac St

5252 Orange Ave, #103

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4767 Soria Dr, Unit Soria Drive
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5540 Lindo Paseo, Unit UPSTAIRS #18

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5275 Reservoir Dr, Unit 5275 Reservior

2314 Edgerton Dr

1827 Sonoma Ln, Unit STUDIO LOFT

7986 Alton Dr

9860 Dale Ave, Unit Dale Ave

3237 S Bonita St

1287 White Oak Ct
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210 Chambers St, Unit 12

602 E Chase Ave

4770 55th St, Unit 4770 ROOM

5027 Campanile Dr

7063 Eldridge St

8665 Lake Murray Blvd, Unit 16

5732 Michael St

6851 Mohawk St
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6849 Mohawk St

6694 University Ave

5540 Lindo Paseo, Unit 5540 Lindo Paseo

6560 College Grove Dr, Unit 76

6783 Alvarado Rd

5350 Orange Ave

6740 Amherst St

4580 55th St, Unit #B
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6974 Ballinger Ave

4932 Campanile Dr

5312 Remington Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,015 | $1,395 | $2,659 |
| La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $850 | $4,887 |
| La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $1,323 | $7,650 |
| La Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,673 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| La Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,563 | $995 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner La Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in La Mesa?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in La Mesa is at 5275 Reservoir Dr, Unit 5275 Reservior listed at $1,250.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner La Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in La Mesa is $2,378.
What is the largest For rent By Owner La Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in La Mesa is a 1,600 square feet unit starting from $1,250 at 5275 Reservoir Dr, Unit 5275 Reservior.
What is the average size for La Mesa For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in La Mesa is currently at 865 sq ft.
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