Elán Mesa Lofts (opens in new tab)

7491 Collins Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 333-5721

$1,995+/moFees may apply6-mo lease

2 units available

Studio • 1 bed

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Central Park (opens in new tab)

5636 Amaya Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 345-5698

$2,406+/moTotal price17-mo lease

10 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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Echo Pointe (opens in new tab)

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4879 Parks Ave (opens in new tab)

4879 Parks Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942

5425 Lake Murray Blvd

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa is $2,434+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,027+. Rent rates updated 3 days ago

Studio: $2,233+
Prices trending up
1 Bed: $2,434+
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2 Beds: $3,027+
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3+ Beds: $3,000+
Prices trending up

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In La Mesa, CA, the average rent is $2,233+ for a studio, $2,434+ for a 1-bedroom, $3,027+ for a 2-bedroom, and $3,000+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in La Mesa, CA, check out our monthly La Mesa, CA Rent Report.
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You can find the lowest-priced apartments in La Mesa, CA by using the cheap apartments filter or you can search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.
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The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in La Mesa, CA.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around La Mesa, CA. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include San Diego State University, San Diego City College, Saddleback College, MiraCosta College, Cuyamaca College, and Grossmont College.

La Mesa Rent Report: October 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List October 2026 Rent Report for La Mesa, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,083, after rising 0.8% last month. Prices remain down 0.2% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the La Mesa rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader San Diego metro area and the nation as a whole.

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5425 Lake Murray Blvd

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