Cheap Homes for Rent in Mount Helix Neighborhood of La Mesa, CA from $2,100 (7 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Vista Palms priced from $1,295. Casa De Oro Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Mount Helix apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Palms$500 OFF!~Vista Palms ADA 0+1Studio,1BA$1,295
Casa De Oro Senior Apartments1bd/1bth1BR,1BA$1,600
Oak Valley1x11BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Helix, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Helix area is the $2.24 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at Spring Gardens in the in the North Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Mount Helix apartment is the Azul Model at Valle at 9121 Kenwood starting at $2,479 with a $2.48 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.
Spring Gardens3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.24
Valle at 9121 KenwoodAzul2BR,2BA$2.48
Casa De Helix La Mesa, Brand New Kitchen, w/dVery Large 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.60
Valle at 9061 KenwoodAgave2BR,1.5BA$2.49
Valle at 9151 KenwoodView2BR,2BA$2.59
Echo Pointe2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom GR2BR,1BA$2.67
The Courtyards2BD/ 1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.25
Mollison Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.46
Village Green2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.35
Crestview ApartmentsOne Bedroom (None Available)1BR,1BA$2.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Helix

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Helix?

There are currently 465 Apartments for Rent in Mount Helix, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $7,790. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Helix ranging from $2,100 to $7,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Helix?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Helix ranges from $2,100 to $7,495 with an average monthly rent of $4,083.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mount Helix?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mount Helix range from $2,750 to $3,665, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,595 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,200.

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