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La MesaCA91941

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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 4 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego in the Rolando neighborhood priced from $855. Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+ in the Encanto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego4x4 B4BR,4BA$855
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)StudiosStudio,1BA$1,500
Vista Capri East1BR's No Patio1BR,1BA$1,695
Dorado PlazaPlan A1BR,1BA$1,695
Del Pacifico Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Villa Knolls ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Terre at CopleyBreeze1BR,1BA$1,719
The Flats1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Trade Winds Apartments1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

As of June 10, 2025 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 6x3 Private Model at Paseo Place starting at $1,899 with a $0.99 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
Paseo Place6x3 Private6BR,3BA$0.99
Ivanhoe Village Apartments3 Bedroom Cottage3BR,2BA$2.45
Spring Gardens3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.24
Chateau Spring Terrace Apartments2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$2.28
The Penthouse Apartments "Call for Specials"2+2 Plan A - REMODEL2BR,2BA$2.57
Topaz3x3 A3BR,3BA$2.07
Valle at 9121 KenwoodAzul2BR,2BA$2.36
The Courtyards *$500 Off *2 BD/1 BA Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.33
HorizonDawn2BR,1BA$2.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in La Mesa?

There are currently 1317 Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $792 to $9,460. There are also 209 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Mesa ranging from $1,695 to $8,700.

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 $1,695 to $8,700 with an average monthly rent of $4,913.

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 $930 to $5,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,795 to $8,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,349 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $910.

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