Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Helix Neighborhood of La Mesa, CA from $900 (18 Rentals)

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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 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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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 $1,395. Casa De Oro Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Mount Helix apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista PalmsVista Palms 0+1sStudio,1BA$1,395
Casa De Oro Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Oak Valley1x11BR,1BA$1,775
Valle at FairwayGrove1BR,1BA$1,784
Valle at 9061 KenwoodGardenia1BR,1BA$1,789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Helix, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Helix area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Highlands - Main Office in the in the Mount Helix neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Mount Helix apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom R Model at Echo Pointe starting at $2,899 with a $2.42 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.
The Highlands - Main Office2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.00
Echo Pointe3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom R3BR,2BA$2.42
Volterra Apartments2 x 2 Verona C-02 Renovated2BR,2BA$2.48
Valle at 9121 KenwoodAzul2BR,2BA$2.06
The Courtyards2BD/ 1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.33
Montebello VillasPlan A2BR,2BA$2.44
Village Green2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.35
Mollison Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.29
Crestview ApartmentsOne Bedroom (None Available)1BR,1BA$2.52
Chateau Du Val Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.49

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Mount Helix, La Mesa, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Helix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mount Helix?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mount Helix is under $1,917.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Helix?

The cheapest apartment in Mount Helix is Oak Valley which is listed at $1,775, while the average apartment in Mount Helix costs $5,890.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Helix?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Mount Helix that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mount Helix?

Cheap apartments in Mount Helix have an average cost of $241 which is $5,649 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Helix.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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