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4949 Baltimore DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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8585 La Mesa BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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7475 El Cajon BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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7353 El Cajon BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5120 Baltimore DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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7385 Colony DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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7201 Amherst StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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The Dodgson House
8085 Pasadena AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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7675 University Ave
7675 University AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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4477 Palm Ave
4477 Palm AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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5900 Severin Dr
5900 Severin DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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7604 El Cajon BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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4779 71st St
4779 71st StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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4414 Palm Ave
4414 Palm AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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8181 Allison Apartments - La Mesa, CA
8181 Allison AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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University Row House
8234 University AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Trio South Townhomes
7561-7567 El Cajon BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Westmont of La Mesa
9000 Murray DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Villea at Lake Murray
5565 Lake Murray BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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7394 La Mesita Pl
7394 La Mesita PlLa Mesa, CA 91942
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64 Forty
6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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6535 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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100 Citronica LnLemon Grove, CA 91945
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6213 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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5420 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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7950 BroadwayLemon Grove, CA 91945
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5826-5854 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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5541 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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6251 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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6151 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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120 Ballantyne st, Unit Floor Plan 4
120 Ballantyne stEl Cajon, CA 92020
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101 Main St
101 Main StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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4232 Sharron Pl
4232 Sharron PlSan Diego, CA 92115
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9131 Campo Rd
9131 Campo RdSpring Valley, CA 91977
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5126 Alumni Pl
5126 Alumni PlSan Diego, CA 92115
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Golden Avenue
8150 Golden AveLemon Grove, CA 91945
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5160 69th St
5160 69th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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6965 Saranac St
6965 Saranac StSan Diego, CA 92115
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7290 Mohawk St
7290 Mohawk StSan Diego, CA 92115
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6161 Tarragona Dr
6161 Tarragona DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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5142 Manchester Rd
5142 Manchester RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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6823 Amherst St
6823 Amherst StSan Diego, CA 92115
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120 Ballantyne St
120 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Saranac Villas
7227 Saranac StSan Diego, CA 92115
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3650 S Barcelona St
3650 S Barcelona StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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428-448 Emerald Ave
428-448 Emerald AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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8949 Valencia St
8949 Valencia StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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La Mesa, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| New La Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,940 | $1,395 | $2,759 |
| New La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $1,400 | $3,615 |
| New La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,505 | $3,899 |
| New La Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $930 | $4,713 |
| New La Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,872 | $910 | $9,937 |
| La Mesa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $871 | $7,800 |
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La Mesa Overview
La Mesa is a perfect location for apartment living. Featuring a mix of urban living with easy access to nature, La Mesa is the best place for a relaxed, yet urban environment.
Why live in La Mesa, CA?
With its easy access to the San Diego metropolitan area, La Mesa is the perfect location for any professional with an urban longing but unwilling to sacrifice small town comforts and space. Given its location close to the coast as well as various natural parks in the area, La Mesa gives endless opportunity for adventure and opportunity. Furthermore, the area features hot summers and warm winters, making it the perfect destination for anyone tired of the unpredictable seasons elsewhere in the country.
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What is the Cheapest New apartment in La Mesa?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in La Mesa is at Stateside listed at $800.
How much is the average rent for a New La Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in La Mesa is $1,940.
What is the largest New La Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in La Mesa is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $1,499 at 6nineteen.
What is the average size for La Mesa New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in La Mesa is currently at 915 sq ft.
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