
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Helix Neighborhood of La Mesa, CA from $900 (16 Rentals)
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Mount Helix, La Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Helix?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mount Helix Studio Apartments | $1,530 | $1,295 | $1,939 |
Mount Helix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,500 | $3,152 |
Mount Helix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $1,950 | $4,381 |
Mount Helix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,186 | $2,695 | $3,665 |
Mount Helix 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,520 | $7,520 | $7,520 |
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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 $1,500. Here are the most affordable Mount Helix apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vista Palms | $500 OFF the first month!~Vista Palms 0+1s | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Casa De Oro Senior Apartments | 1bd/1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Valle at 9061 Kenwood | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $1,769 |
Oak Valley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Valle at Fairway | Grove | 1BR,1BA | $1,801 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Helix, CA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Helix 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 Mount Helix apartment is the 2bed 2bath Model at Chateau Spring Terrace Apartments starting at $2,396 with a $2.18 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Spring Gardens | 3 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Chateau Spring Terrace Apartments | 2bed 2bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
Valle at 9121 Kenwood | Azul | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
Villas | Chateau | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
The Courtyards | 2BD/ 1BA Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Montebello Villas | Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
Village Green | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Mollison Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Chateau Du Val Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Valle at 9061 Kenwood | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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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 $1,976.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Helix?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Helix is Casa De Oro Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Mount Helix costs $7,520.
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 $250 which is $7,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Helix.
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