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1255 E University Ave

300 McKinley St

1040 Hess Terrace

1119 S Mesquite St

1702 Nevada Ave

8875 Calle de Brazito

1004 Ivydale Dr

1605 S Telshor Blvd

1108 Stull Dr
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1018 Alameda Blvd

3650 Morningstar Dr
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How much does it cost to rent a home in La Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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La Mesa 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,175 | $850 | $1,695 |
La Mesa 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,654 | $1,195 | $2,400 |
La Mesa 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,029 | $1,195 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available La Mesa Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in La Mesa, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Springs Pointe in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $700. Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Mesa apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mountain Springs Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
1655 S Main | Contemporary | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Sun Ridge Village | 1 Bedroom - Small | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
OMNI-Centre Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, NM and Nearby
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Mesa area is the $1.16 price per square foot The Catlina Model at The Pavilions at South Fork in the starting from $1,275. The second greatest value La Mesa apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden Model at Colony Mesa Apartments starting at $875 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Pavilions at South Fork | The Catlina | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Colony Mesa Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Pavilions At University | Aggie | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Casa Bandera | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
700 California Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Verge at Las Cruces | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Woodcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Regency Pointe Apartments | The Senator | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Sierra Verde | La Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
OMNI-Centre Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa
What type of rentals are currently available in La Mesa?
There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, NM with pricing that ranges from $640 to $2,800. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Mesa ranging from $850 to $2,999.
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 $850 to $2,999 with an average monthly rent of $1,472.
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