
Gated Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA Under $3,000 (49 Rentals)


Lake Murray Villa

Adagio

Casa La Mesa

Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)

Villa Knolls Apartments

Valle at Fairway

The Ridge on Jackson Apartments

The Village at Rancho San Diego
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64 Forty

Celsius Apartments

Canyon View Apartments

The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"

The Plaza Apartments
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Aztec Pacific Apartments

Diplomat Apartments

Parkview Terrace

Terre at Copley

Valle at 9061 Kenwood

Hillside Terrace Apartments

Casa De Helix La Mesa, Brand New Kitchen, w/d

Valle at 9209 Kenwood
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The Bend on Ballantyne

Village Green

Iconic on Alvarado: Off-Campus Student Housing

State

Willow Glen Apartments

The Sophia at Mt. Helix

Artesia Condominiums

Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+

Palm Estates Apartments

Rolando Place Apartments

Courtyard on 68th
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Aztec Lofts Apartments

Victory on Paseo

4857 College Ave, Unit 308

5540 Lindo Paseo, Unit #11
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 | $2,226 | $1,295 | $4,073 |
La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,400 | $5,185 |
La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,003 | $1,339 | $5,287 |
La Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,210 | $799 | $5,895 |
La Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,267 | $910 | $7,610 |
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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 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 $792.
How much is the average rent for a Gated La Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in La Mesa is $2,354.
What is the largest Gated La Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in La Mesa is a 1,920 square feet unit starting from $799 at Paseo Place.
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 733 sq ft.
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