
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Helix Neighborhood of La Mesa, CA from $900 (17 Rentals)
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Mount Helix, La Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Helix?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mount Helix Studio Apartments | $1,499 | $1,395 | $1,717 |
Mount Helix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $1,550 | $2,885 |
Mount Helix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $1,895 | $3,695 |
Mount Helix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,147 | $2,400 | $3,675 |
Mount Helix 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,279 | $5,566 | $8,124 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mount Helix Neighborhood of La Mesa, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mount Helix Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Helix area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Palms priced from $1,395. Oak Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable Mount Helix apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vista Palms | Vista Palms 0+1s | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Oak Valley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Welcome to Vista del Sol Apartments | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Chateau Du Val Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Helix, CA
As of September 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Helix area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Sierra Vista 55+ Community in the in the Mount Helix neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Mount Helix apartment is the Azul Model at Valle at 9121 Kenwood starting at $2,212 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Mount Helix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Helix apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sierra Vista 55+ Community | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
Valle at 9121 Kenwood | Azul | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
Camden Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (B) | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
3519 Gracia Paseo, Unit 2 | 3519 Gracia Paseo | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Sunshine Manor Apartments | Manor Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
Valle at 9209 Kenwood | Evergreen | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Mollison Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Village Green | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Chateau Du Val Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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Best Local Schools in Mount Helix, La Mesa, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Helix Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Helix?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Helix is at Vista Palms listed at $1,395.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Helix Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Helix Apartment is $1,775 at Oak Valley.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mount Helix Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Helix is starting from $1,850 at Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking.
What is the most affordable Mount Helix Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mount Helix Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grossmont Bluffs and starts from $3,150.
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