Cheap Homes for Rent in Mount Helix Neighborhood of La Mesa, CA from $1,500 (9 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 $1,445. Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,747. Here are the most affordable Mount Helix apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1Studio,1BA$1,445
VillasPalazzo1BR,1BA$1,747
Oak Valley1x11BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Helix, CA

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Helix area is the $2.39 price per square foot 2 x 2 Verona C - Renovated Model at Volterra Apartments in the in the Lake Murray neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Mount Helix apartment is the Azul Model at Valle at 9121 Kenwood starting at $2,224 with a $2.22 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.
Volterra Apartments2 x 2 Verona C - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.39
Valle at 9121 KenwoodAzul2BR,2BA$2.22
Crestview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath (None Available)2BR,2BA$2.46
VillasChateau2BR,2BA$2.36
Valle at 9151 KenwoodView2BR,2BA$2.28
Sunshine Manor ApartmentsManor Apartments2BR,1BA$2.17
Shadow Point2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.30
Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.27
Mollison Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.46
Sun Valley Gardens2 bedroom / 1.5 bath unit2BR,1.5BA$2.48

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Mount Helix, La Mesa, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Helix

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Helix?

There are currently 466 Apartments for Rent in Mount Helix, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $8,393. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Helix ranging from $1,550 to $5,000.

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 $1,550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,941.

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 $2,400 to $3,670, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,332.

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