
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Park La Mesa Neighborhood of La Mesa, CA from $1,300 (19 Rentals)
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The District Apartments

eaves La Mesa
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6150-6152 Horton Dr

Pravada Apartments

Grossmont Apartments

5678 Lambda Ln

Elan Avante II

Grossmont Terrace
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6081 Horton Dr

Vista Palms

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Navajo Bluffs

Summit Park Village

8661 Lake Murray Blvd, Unit 5

Colonnade at Fletcher Hills
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Central Park La Mesa, La Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Park La Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park La Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,727 | $1,395 | $2,181 |
| Central Park La Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $1,927 | $3,170 |
| Central Park La Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,872 | $2,295 | $3,880 |
| Central Park La Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $3,290 | $3,290 |
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Cheapest Available Central Park La Mesa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Park La Mesa area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Navajo Bluffs priced from $1,744. Grossmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Central Park La Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo Bluffs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,744 |
| Grossmont Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Summit Park Village | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
| Elan Avante Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,057 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Park La Mesa, CA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Park La Mesa area is the $2.51 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Ivanhoe Village Apartments in the in the El Cajon neighborhood starting from $2,610. The second greatest value Central Park La Mesa apartment is the 988 Model at eaves La Mesa starting at $2,970 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the Lake Murray neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Park La Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| eaves La Mesa | 988 | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| Serena Vista Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.31 |
| Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Grossmont Bluffs | 2BD/1BA Split - Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Summit Park Village | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Volterra Apartments | 1 x 1 Cortona A - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Mellmanor Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Elan Avante Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| Grossmont Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Northmont Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Park La Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Park La Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Park La Mesa is at Navajo Bluffs listed at $1,744.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Park La Mesa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Park La Mesa Apartment is $1,850 at Grossmont Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Park La Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Park La Mesa is starting from $2,377 at Summit Park Village.
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