Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA Under $1,500 (52 Rentals)

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property at 4272 Harbinson Ave

$1,200

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4272 Harbinson Ave

La MesaCA91942
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4744 70th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4744 70th St

4744 70th StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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The Parkway
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkway

7546 Parkway DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Broadway Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Grove

8429 BroadwayLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Rancho La Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho La Mesa

5436 Vincetta CtLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Mateus Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mateus Apartments

6925 Boulevard DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Victory on Paseo
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$864 - $2,540
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$864 - $2,540
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Victory on Paseo

5505 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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property at 336 Travelodge Dr

$1,375

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$1,375
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336 Travelodge Dr

El CajonCA92020
property at 1827 Sonoma Ln

$1,250 - $1,950

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1827 Sonoma Ln

Lemon GroveCA91945
property at 935 Avocado Ave

$1,250

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$1,250
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935 Avocado Ave

El CajonCA92020

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4382 53rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4382 53rd St

4382 53rd StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Pacifica Sunrise
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Sunrise

921 S Sunshine AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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4781 SEMINOLE Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

4781 SEMINOLE Dr

4781 SEMINOLE DrSan Diego, CA 92115
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The Essential
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Essential

5595 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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Montage on College
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montage on College

5030 College AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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9109 Kenwood Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

9109 Kenwood Dr

9109 Kenwood DrSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Lexington Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Palms

528-570 W Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Rockford Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Gardens

181 Ballantyne StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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434 Avocado Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

434 Avocado Ave

434 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Magnolia Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Cypress Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Park

348 W Cypress AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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The Rive San Diego
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Rive San Diego

6345 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

5826-5848 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa

How much are Studio apartments in La Mesa?

There are currently 155 Studio Apartments in La Mesa with rent ranges from $525 to $2,784 with an average price of $1,937.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom La Mesa Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in La Mesa ranges from $1,295 to $4,882 with an average monthly rent of $2,339.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in La Mesa cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in La Mesa range from $1,114 to $9,120. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,790.

How expensive are La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 57 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in La Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $914 to $13,351 - averaging $3,619 for the location.

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