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

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property at 7780 Parkway Dr

$2,895

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$2,895

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$2,895

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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7780 Parkway Dr, Unit 201

7780 Parkway Dr
La MesaCA91942
property at 4975 Tierra Baja Way

$1,250

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$1,250

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$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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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2314 Edgerton Dr

Lemon GroveCA91945
property at 1827 Sonoma Ln

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1827 Sonoma Ln, Unit STUDIO LOFT

1827 Sonoma Ln
Lemon GroveCA91945
property at 7986 Alton Dr

$4,295

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$4,295

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$4,295

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

7986 Alton Dr

Lemon GroveCA91945
property at 3237 S Bonita St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

3237 S Bonita St

Spring ValleyCA91977
property at 1287 White Oak Ct

$1,300

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$1,300

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$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 210 Chambers St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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210 Chambers St, Unit 12

210 Chambers St
El CajonCA92020
property at 602 E Chase Ave

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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602 E Chase Ave

El CajonCA92020
property at 5027 Campanile Dr

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5027 Campanile Dr

San DiegoCA92115
property at 7063 Eldridge St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 5

7063 Eldridge St

San DiegoCA92120
property at 5732 Michael St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5732 Michael St

San DiegoCA92105
property at 6851 Mohawk St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6851 Mohawk St

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 6849 Mohawk St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6849 Mohawk St

San DiegoCA92115
property at 6694 University Ave

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

6694 University Ave

San DiegoCA92115
property at 6783 Alvarado Rd

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6783 Alvarado Rd

San DiegoCA92120
property at 5350 Orange Ave

$3,290

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$3,290

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$3,290

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5350 Orange Ave

San DiegoCA92115
property at 6740 Amherst St

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6740 Amherst St

San DiegoCA92115
property at 4580 55th St

$3,600

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$3,600

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$3,600

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4580 55th St, Unit #B

4580 55th St
San DiegoCA92115

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property at 6974 Ballinger Ave

$3,700

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$3,700

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$3,700

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

6974 Ballinger Ave

San DiegoCA92119
property at 4932 Campanile Dr

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4932 Campanile Dr

San DiegoCA92115
property at 5312 Remington Rd

$7,950

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$7,950

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$7,950

6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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5312 Remington Rd

San DiegoCA92115

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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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