Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA (213 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in La Mesa that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Pet Friendliest La Mesa Apartments for Rent

The La Mesa Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Casa De Helix - La Mesa in the Casa de Oro Mount Helix neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing in the College East neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly La Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Casa De Helix - La Mesa4/4Casa de Oro Mount Helix$2,195
Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing3.4/4College East$1,375
The Sophia at Mt. Helix3.2/4Casa de Oro Mount Helix$1,976
Palmilla3.2/4College East$1,892
6nineteen3/4College East$1,499
Canyon View Apartments3/4San Carlos$2,100

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in La Mesa, CA

The lowest priced La Mesa apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1x1A 1 Bed Model at Palmilla in the College East neighborhood starting from $1,892. The second cheapest La Mesa Pet Friendly apartment is the A Model at Lake Murray Villa, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,950 in the Navajo neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly La Mesa apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Palmilla1x1A$1,892
Lake Murray VillaA$1,950
Artesia Condominiums1 Bed, 1 bath$1,950
The Sophia at Mt. Helix1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,976
Colonnade at Fletcher HillsA2$2,186
Casa De Helix - La MesaLarge 1 Bedroom$2,195
Chateau Spring Hill Apartments1bed 1bath$2,464
The District ApartmentsRENEW$2,526
Haven at La MesaLaguna - 1x1$2,635
The Quarry ApartmentsE1 - 2x2$2,995

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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.

La Mesa, CA
Population: 59,556

Ranked #636

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
La Mesa, CA

Ranked #77

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around La Mesa, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly La Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in La Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in La Mesa is at Victory on Paseo listed at $871.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly La Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in La Mesa is $2,502.

What is the largest Pet Friendly La Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in La Mesa is a 1,824 square feet unit starting from $1,375 at Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing.

What is the average size for La Mesa Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in La Mesa is currently at 716 sq ft.

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