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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 3 Beds unit found at The Rive San Diego in the Rolando neighborhood priced from $925. Vista Palms in the Mount Helix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rive San Diego3x3 A3BR,3BA$925
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1sStudio,1BA$1,295
Terrace Gardens Apartments - Seniors 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
University Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Casa De Oro Senior Apartments1bd/1bth1BR,1BA$1,500
Guava Gardens (62+ Senior Community)StudiosStudio,1BA$1,500
Valle at FairwayGrove1BR,1BA$1,521
Colina Park North ApartmentsStudi 60%Studio,1BA$1,526
Terre at CopleyBreeze1BR,1BA$1,614
Del Pacifico Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Mesa area is the $2.16 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at Spring Gardens in the in the North Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value La Mesa apartment is the 2x2 Shared Model at Paseo Place starting at $1,339 with a $1.29 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.
Spring Gardens3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.16
Paseo Place2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$1.29
Ivanhoe Village Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
Valle at 9121 KenwoodAzul2BR,2BA$2.07
1314 Cuyamaca St, Unit 41314 Cuyamaca St2BR,1BA$2.30
The Courtyards2BD/ 1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.33
Village Green2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.35
Terre at BallantyneManor2BR,1BA$2.53
Del Pacifico Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
Colina Park North ApartmentsStudi 60%Studio ,1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in La Mesa?

There are currently 1340 Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $792 to $11,000. There are also 210 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Mesa ranging from $1,000 to $11,500.

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 $1,000 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,098.

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 $1,900 to $8,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $910.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.