Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA Under $2,000 (126 Rentals)

Village Apartments

4298 Avon Dr, Unit Studio on the Hills - 2

Lake Murray Villa

Valle at Fairway

La Cuesta Apartments

The Flats
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La Mesa Gardens

Villa Knolls Apartments

Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)

The Ridge on Jackson Apartments

The Village at Rancho San Diego

8047-49 La Mesa Blvd
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Shadow Point

The Sophia at Mt. Helix

Kelvin

The Timbers Apartments

Horizon

Summit Park Village

Artesia Condominiums

Palmilla

2217 Bonita Ct, Unit 2217-2
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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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La Mesa Studio Apartments Under $2000 | $2,194 | $1,395 | $3,919 |
La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,650 | $1,400 | $5,051 |
La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,995 | $1,595 | $6,060 |
La Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,431 | $930 | $5,895 |
La Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,275 | $910 | $9,120 |
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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
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa
How much are Studio apartments in La Mesa?
There are currently 101 Studio Apartments in La Mesa with rent ranges from $1,395 to $3,919 with an average price of $2,194.
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 $5,051 with an average monthly rent of $2,650.
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 $6,060. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,995.
How expensive are La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 195 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in La Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $930 to $5,895 - averaging $3,431 for the location.
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