
Gated Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA Under $3,000 (53 Rentals)


The District Apartments

Adagio

Casa La Mesa

Lake Murray Villa

The Village at La Mesa

Elan Avante

Villa Knolls Apartments

Valle at Fairway

The Ridge on Jackson Apartments
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Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)

The Village at Rancho San Diego

Celsius Apartments

Kenora Terrace Apartments - Spring Valley, CA

Courtyard on 68th

4857 College Ave, Unit 301

Valle at 9151 Kenwood

Village Green

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120 Ballantyne st, Unit Floor Plan 4

Casa De Helix - La Mesa

Canyon View Apartments

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Valle at 9209 Kenwood

5831 Adelaide Ave, Unit back apartment

Parkview Terrace

8069 Darryl St, Unit Studio

The Sophia at Mt. Helix
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Kelvin

Artesia Condominiums

Valle at 9121 Kenwood

Aztec Pacific Apartments

Aztec Lofts Apartments

Terre at Copley

64 Forty

Hillside Terrace Apartments

Palm Towers Apartments

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DL University Gardens

Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+

Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing

Prisma Student Housing

Cerca Student Housing

Zuma Student Housing

Victory on Paseo

4860 Rolando Ct
La Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,989 | $1,395 | $2,759 |
| La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $850 | $3,299 |
| La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,716 | $1,505 | $3,922 |
| La Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $930 | $4,600 |
| La Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,554 | $910 | $6,400 |
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La Mesa, CAPopulation: 59,556
Ranked #636
in US Census Population by City
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated La Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in La Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in La Mesa is at Victory on Paseo listed at $871.
How much is the average rent for a Gated La Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in La Mesa is $2,411.
What is the largest Gated La Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in La Mesa is a 1,824 square feet unit starting from $1,375 at Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing.
What is the average size for La Mesa Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in La Mesa is currently at 745 sq ft.
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