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property at 5011 63rd St

$1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

5011 63rd St

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 5252 Orange Ave

$2,100 - $2,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5252 Orange Ave

San DiegoCA92115
property at 4860 Rolando Ct

$1,995 - $2,125

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4860 Rolando Ct

San DiegoCA92115

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property at 792 Avocado Ave

$2,050 - $2,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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792 Avocado Ave

El CajonCA92020

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La Mesa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Mesa, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Hardy Avenue Apartments in the College West neighborhood priced from $1,098. Victory on Paseo in the College West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,289. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hardy Avenue Apartments3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$1,098
Victory on Paseo5BR/3BA - A5BR,3BA$1,289
Meade Avenue Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,295
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Casa De Oro Senior Apartments1bd/1bth1BR,1BA$1,500
Shadow PointPlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,647
Trade Winds Apartments1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,695
The Dalton Apartments1 Bed Premium1BR,1BA$1,695
Del Pacifico Apartments1 Bedroom Lower1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Mesa area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1945 Skyline Drive Model at 1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE in the in the North Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value La Mesa apartment is the 8 Bedroom Studio Suites Model at 6nineteen starting at $1,399 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the College West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1945 Skyline Drive, Unit 1945 SKYLINE1945 Skyline Drive4BR,3BA$2.25
6nineteen8 Bedroom Studio SuitesStudio ,1BA$0.78
Stateside4X3 D4BR,3BA$0.83
Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!2x2 B2BR,2BA$2.48
Lake Park2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2.5BA$2.39
Crestview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath (None Available)2BR,2BA$2.50
The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUSPlan B - 1x11BR,1BA$2.31
Courtyards Apartments!2/12BR,1BA$2.33
Hardy Avenue Apartments3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.23
Emerald Ave Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.50

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in La Mesa?

There are currently 1327 Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $11,477. There are also 244 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Mesa ranging from $1,050 to $11,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in La Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in La Mesa ranges from $1,050 to $11,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,991.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in La Mesa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in La Mesa range from $899 to $11,477, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,845 to $5,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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