Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Helix Neighborhood of La Mesa, CA from $900 (57 Rentals)

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Mellmanor Apartments
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$2,199 - $2,799
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mellmanor Apartments

8750 Mellmanor DrLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Broadway Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Grove

8429 BroadwayLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Pravada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pravada Apartments

8625 Fletcher PkyLa 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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5678 Lambda Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

5678 Lambda Ln

5678 Lambda LnLa Mesa, CA 91942
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5121 Dailey Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5121 Dailey Ct

5121 Dailey CtLa Mesa, CA 91941
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Elan Avante II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elan Avante II

8520-8522 Chloe AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
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Dailey Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dailey Court

5151 Dailey CtLa Mesa, CA 91942

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Merritt Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merritt Manor

964-980 Merritt DrEl Cajon, CA 92020
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9859 Dale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9859 Dale Ave

9859 Dale AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Magnolia Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

732 Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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434 Avocado Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

434 Avocado Ave

434 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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9109 Kenwood Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

9109 Kenwood Dr

9109 Kenwood DrSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Pacifica Sunrise
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Sunrise

921 S Sunshine AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Grove Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Lofts

8465 BroadwayLemon Grove, CA 91945
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Shadow Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Point

9830 Dale AveSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Trinity Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Apartments

800 E Chase AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Helix South Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Helix South Apartments

3849 Conrad DrSpring Valley, CA 91977
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Barcelona Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barcelona Apartments

3640-3644 S Barcelona StSpring Valley, CA 91977

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Mount Helix, La Mesa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Helix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Helix area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa De Oro Senior Apartments priced from $1,500. Chateau Du Val Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Mount Helix apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa De Oro Senior Apartments1bd/1bth1BR,1BA$1,500
Chateau Du Val Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Vista del Sol Apartments1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Shadow PointPlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,827
Grossmont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,850
VillasPalazzo1BR,1BA$1,946
The Sophia at Mt. Helix1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,976
La Mesa Gardens1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Emerald Ave Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1,999
Elan Avante Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Helix, CA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Helix area is the $2.75 price per square foot Extra Large 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Casa De Helix - La Mesa in the in the Mount Helix neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Mount Helix apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath (None Available) Model at Crestview Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casa De Helix - La MesaExtra Large 3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.75
Crestview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath (None Available)2BR,2BA$2.50
Echo Pointe2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom R2BR,2BA$2.68
Rancho Pointe Apartments2 X 12BR,1BA$2.66
Mollison Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.46
Valle at FairwayValley2BR,1BA$2.49
Emerald Ave Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.50
VillasPalazzo1BR,1BA$2.56
Chateau Du Val Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.49
The Sophia at Mt. Helix1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Helix Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Helix Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Helix Apartment is $1,500 at Casa De Oro Senior Apartments.

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 $1,999 at Emerald Ave Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mount Helix Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Helix Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodbridge Mount Helix and starts from $3,265.

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