
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA Under $3,000 (33 Rentals)
Rental terms in La Mesa as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Chateau Spring Hill Apartments

Woodbridge Mount Helix "Immediate Move In"

The District Apartments

Serena Vista Apartment Homes

Haven at La Mesa

Patrician Apartments
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Shasta Lane Apartments

Elan Mesa Lofts

Valle at Fairway

La Mesa Highview Apartments
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Celsius Apartments

Dorado Plaza

The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"

The Plaza Apartments

Dorchester "Call for Specials"

Diplomat Apartments

Navajo Bluffs
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Lantana Hills Apartment Homes

Shadow Point

Summit Park Village

State

6350 Lake Alamor Ave, Unit Cute on Cul-De-Sac

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3 bath Home

55+ Monte Vista Village Senior Living
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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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 Short-term La Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in La Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in La Mesa is at Navajo Bluffs listed at $1,884.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term La Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in La Mesa is $2,789.
What is the largest Short-term La Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in La Mesa is a 2,873 square feet unit starting from $7,610 at 4223 Woodland Dr.
What is the average size for La Mesa Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in La Mesa is currently at 810 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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