Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Park La Mesa Neighborhood of La Mesa, CA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)

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Mellmanor Apartments
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Mellmanor Apartments

8750 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Pravada Apartments
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Pravada Apartments

8625 Fletcher PkyLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5678 Lambda Ln
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5678 Lambda Ln

5678 Lambda LnLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Grossmont Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grossmont Apartments

8561 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Elan Avante II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elan Avante II

8520-8522 Chloe AveLa Mesa, CA 91942

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Grossmont Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grossmont Terrace

8401 Buckland StLa Mesa, CA 91942
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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 Vista Palms priced from $1,395. Grossmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Central Park La Mesa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1sStudio,1BA$1,395
Grossmont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,895
Elan Avante Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,045
Summit Park VillagePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,099
Mellmanor Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Park La Mesa, CA

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Park La Mesa area is the $2.36 price per square foot 3 x 2 Siena - Renovated Model at Volterra Apartments in the in the Lake Murray neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Central Park La Mesa apartment is the B3 Model at Colonnade at Fletcher Hills starting at $2,848 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Prospect Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Park La Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Volterra Apartments3 x 2 Siena - Renovated3BR,2BA$2.36
Colonnade at Fletcher HillsB32BR,2BA$2.48
Ivanhoe Village Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.64
Summit Park VillagePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.91
Mellmanor Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$3.16
Elan Avante Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$3.41
The District ApartmentsPRESERVE1BR,1BA$4.27
Central ParkLuccia1BR,1BA$4.18
Grossmont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.16
Navajo BluffsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.16

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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 Vista Palms listed at $1,395.

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 $1,895 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 $2,744 at Ivanhoe Village Apartments.

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