Top Rated Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA Under $2,000 (25 Rentals)

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Apartments in La Mesa with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Grossmont Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grossmont Apartments

8561 Mellmanor DrLa 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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7516 Parkway Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7516 Parkway Dr

7516 Parkway DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Barcelona Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona Apartments

3640-3644 S Barcelona StSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Casa Diego
4 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Diego

6195 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Stateside
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stateside

6151 Montezuma RdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Grove Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Lofts

8465 BroadwayLemon Grove, CA 91945
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The Essential
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Essential

5595 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115
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The Rive San Diego
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Rive San Diego

6345 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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La Mesa, CA Local Guide

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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 La Mesa

How much are Studio apartments in La Mesa?

There are currently 105 Studio Apartments in La Mesa with rent ranges from $855 to $3,275 with an average price of $2,532.

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 $4,938 with an average monthly rent of $2,368.

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 $1,339 to $5,153. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,718.

How expensive are La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 198 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in La Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $930 to $5,895 - averaging $3,008 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Hayden Goldberg

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.