Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA Under $2,000 (130 Rentals)

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Grossmont Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grossmont Apartments

8561 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Elan Avante II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elan Avante II

8520-8522 Chloe AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5678 Lambda Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

5678 Lambda Ln

5678 Lambda LnLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Rimrock Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rimrock Apartments

8420 Buckland StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Pravada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pravada Apartments

8625 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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La Mesa Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Mesa Villa

4332 Parks AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Mesa Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Cove

7025 Waite DrLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Casa Verde Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Verde Apartments

7629-7633 Normal AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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4376 Rosebud Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

4376 Rosebud Ln

4376 Rosebud LnLa Mesa, CA 91941
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7516 Parkway Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7516 Parkway Dr

7516 Parkway DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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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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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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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa

How much are Studio apartments in La Mesa?

There are currently 102 Studio Apartments in La Mesa with rent ranges from $1,395 to $4,281 with an average price of $2,256.

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 $1,400 to $4,774 with an average monthly rent of $2,647.

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 $1,595 to $5,576. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,006.

How expensive are La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 197 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in La Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $930 to $5,969 - averaging $3,277 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.