Top Rated Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA (152 Rentals)

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Array La Mesa
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$2,602 - $9,286
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$2,584 - $9,268
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$2,602 - $9,286
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Array La Mesa

4949 Baltimore DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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SETA
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$2,566 - $6,874
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$2,549 - $6,857
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$17

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$2,566 - $6,874
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SETA

7346 Parkway DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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The District Apartments
$2,358 - $4,206
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$2,350 - $4,198
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$2,358 - $4,206
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The District Apartments

8727 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Central Park
$2,328 - $5,251
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$2,311 - $5,234
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$17

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$2,328 - $5,251
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Central Park

5636 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Cove La Mesa
$2,809 - $3,039
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$2,622 - $2,852
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$187

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$2,809 - $3,039
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Cove La Mesa

7400 Parkway DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Adagio
$2,137 - $4,841
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$2,120 - $4,824
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$2,137 - $4,841
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Adagio

5427 Lake Murray BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Trio Townhomes
$3,222 - $4,091
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$3,222 - $4,091

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$3,222 - $4,091
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Trio Townhomes

7353 El Cajon BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942
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64 Forty
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$1,955 - $3,330
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$1,950 - $3,325
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$5

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$1,955 - $3,330
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64 Forty

6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Atlas Alvarado
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$1,819 - $4,599
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$1,819 - $4,599

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$1,819 - $4,599
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Atlas Alvarado

6535 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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Navajo Bluffs
$1,818 - $4,870
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$1,801 - $4,853
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$1,818 - $4,870
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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe CtSan Diego, CA 92119
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Colonnade at Fletcher Hills
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$2,212 - $3,144
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$1,962 - $2,894
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$2,212 - $3,144
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Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

2700 Chatham StEl Cajon, CA 92020
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La Mesa Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Mesa Park

4271-4287 Palm AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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8605 Mellmanor Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

8605 Mellmanor Dr

8605 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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4241-4245 Lowell St
3 Bedroom Apartments

4241-4245 Lowell St

4241-4245 Lowell StLa Mesa, CA 91941
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4762 Jessie Ave
Studio Apartments

4762 Jessie Ave

4762 Jessie AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Grossmont Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grossmont Village

5750 Amaya DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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4800 Williamsburg Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4800 Williamsburg Ln

4800 Williamsburg LnLa Mesa, CA 91942
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4414 Dale Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4414 Dale Ave

4414 Dale AveLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa

How much are Studio apartments in La Mesa?

There are currently 462 Studio Apartments in La Mesa with rent ranges from $386 to $2,659 with an average price of $4,753.

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 $4,325 with an average monthly rent of $2,348.

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 $1,535 to $5,134. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,748.

How expensive are La Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 249 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in La Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $9,311 - averaging $3,061 for the location.

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