Top Rated Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA (46 Rentals)

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Array La Mesa
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$2,445 - $5,984
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Array La Mesa

4949 Baltimore DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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SETA
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$2,767 - $5,475
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SETA

7346 Parkway DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Central Park
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$2,329 - $6,710
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Central Park

5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Mellmanor Apartments
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$2,199 - $2,803
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Mellmanor Apartments

8750 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Adagio
$2,120 - $6,575
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Adagio

5427 Lake Murray BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Celsius
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$2,474 - $3,482
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Celsius

100 Citronica LnLemon Grove, CA 91945
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Navajo Bluffs
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$1,778 - $5,745
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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Summit Place
Studio Apartments

Summit Place

4521 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Aragon Condos
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aragon Condos

7701-7745 El Cajon BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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7537 High St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7537 High St

7537 High StLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Guava Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Guava Manor

4909 Guava AveLa Mesa, CA 91942

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College Eight
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Eight

4419 College AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Pravada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pravada Apartments

8625 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Dailey Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dailey Court

5151 Dailey CtLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Casa De La Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De La Mesa

5575 Shasta LnLa Mesa, CA 91942

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8171 Vincetta Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8171 Vincetta Dr

8171 Vincetta DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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The Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Springs

8070 Orange AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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4311 Parks Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4311 Parks Ave

4311 Parks AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Indian Springs Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Indian Springs Apartments

1188 S Orange AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Mark IX Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark IX Apartments

655 Emerald AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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El Cajon Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Cajon Gardens

411 S Johnson AveEl Cajon, CA 92020

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Los Olivos Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Olivos Apartments

411 W Chase AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa

How much are Studio apartments in La Mesa?

There are currently 464 Studio Apartments in La Mesa with rent ranges from $1,034 to $2,659 with an average price of $3,797.

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 $850 to $4,887 with an average monthly rent of $2,350.

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 $1,323 to $7,969. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,857.

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 $1,165 to $12,278 - averaging $3,648 for the location.

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