Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA Under $2,000 (181 Rentals)

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Comanche Hills
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$1,999 - $2,440
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Comanche Hills

5040 Comanche DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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La Cuesta
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$1,895 - $2,200
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La Cuesta

7272 Saranac StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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4272 Harbinson Ave

La MesaCA91942
property at 4781 73rd St

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4781 73rd St

La MesaCA91942
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Grossmont Apartments
1 to 2 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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Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

5500 Morro WayLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5678 Lambda Ln
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5678 Lambda Ln

5678 Lambda LnLa Mesa, CA 91942
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The Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats

7475 El Cajon BlvdLa 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
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Pravada Apartments

8625 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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La Mesa Villa
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La Mesa Villa

4332 Parks AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Mesa Cove
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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
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4744 70th St

4744 70th StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa

How much are Studio apartments in La Mesa?

There are currently 467 Studio Apartments in La Mesa with rent ranges from $850 to $2,659 with an average price of $1,926.

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 $4,341 with an average monthly rent of $2,351.

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 $1,535 to $8,973. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,774.

How expensive are La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 255 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in La Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $10,795 - averaging $3,103 for the location.

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