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$3,695 / Month

7840 Carter Pl

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La Mesa, CA 91942

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Beds Baths Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 1,050 SF

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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About This Property

Downtown La Mesa Single-Family Home for Rent! Charming 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath home located on a 10,000 sq ft lot with stunning Mt. Helix views. Featuring 1,050 sq ft of living space, this home includes a detached 2-car garage, a wrap-around deck, and an expansive yard with mature trees. Enjoy the enclosed patio ideal for pets! Nestled in a private, secluded neighborhood at the top of a cul-de-sac, it's just 0.3 miles from Downtown La Mesa and close to Helix Charter High School. Recent upgrades include a new fence, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, tile flooring, and fresh paint. Gardener included. Pets welcome with restrictions! Perfect for family with extended relatives.

7840 Carter Pl is a house located in San Diego County and the 91942 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Lemon Grove School District attendance zone.

House Features

  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fireplace
Location
7840 Carter Pl, La Mesa,
CA 91942
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - La Mesa

Perched on rolling hills nine miles east of downtown San Diego, La Mesa earns its nickname "the Jewel of the Hills" through a mix of small-city character and genuine Southern California ease. The city sits in San Diego County with close access to Interstate 8 and State Route 125, making commutes into major employment centers straightforward without the density of the urban core. Four San Diego Trolley stations run through the city, connecting residents to Mission Valley, downtown, and beyond without a car.

Neighborhoods like La Mesa Village, Grossmont, Lake Murray, and Fletcher Hills each carry a distinct feel, from walkable main-street streets to hillside residential pockets near trailheads and open space. Grossmont Center anchors retail needs, while La Mesa Boulevard draws locals to coffee shops, taprooms, and casual dining. The weekly Friday farmers market and the annual Oktoberfest celebration in La Mesa Village reflect a community that takes its gathering traditions seriously.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 3649-3650 Sq Ft $1,250 $2,488 $10,500
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 2712 Sq Ft $1,700 $2,939 $5,000
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 4074 Sq Ft $2,100 $3,871 $10,388
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 3660 Sq Ft $3,600 $5,809 $18,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1893 Sq Ft $1,210 $5,076 $28,000
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fireplace
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
San Diego State University
Drive: 12 min 3.8 mi
Grossmont College
Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
Cuyamaca College
Drive: 12 min 7.2 mi
The Art Inst., San Diego
Drive: 14 min 9.3 mi
7840 Carter Pl is within 12 minutes or 3.8 miles from San Diego State University. It is also near Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
Vista La Mesa Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
Rolando Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
371 Students
Attendance Zone
Mount Miguel High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,539 Students
Attendance Zone
Christ Lutheran School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
Nearby
Fred Finch Youth Center
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in La Mesa include La Mesa Boulevard, located 0.9 mile from 7840 Carter Pl. 7840 Carter Pl is near San Diego International, located 12.8 miles or 19 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
La Mesa Boulevard
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Spring Street
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
70Th Street
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Grossmont Transit Center
Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
Lemon Grove Depot
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot)
Drive: 15 min 10.4 mi
Old Town Transit Center
Drive: 17 min 11.8 mi
Sorrento Valley
Drive: 26 min 18.6 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 34 min 25.7 mi
Encinitas
Drive: 38 min 29.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
 Drive: 19 min 12.8 mi

Walkability Near 7840 Carter Pl La Mesa, CA 91942

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 7840 Carter Pl.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
7708-7714 University Avenue
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Plaza La Mesa
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
La Mesa Auto Center
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
7840 Carter Pl has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Eucalyptus County Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Lamar County Park
 Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Mt. Helix Park
 Drive: 10 min 4.4 mi
Chollas Lake Park
 Drive: 12 min 4.6 mi
Sweetwater Lane County Park
 Drive: 10 min 5.4 mi
7840 Carter Pl has 5 parks within 5.4 miles, including Eucalyptus County Park, Lamar County Park, and Mt. Helix Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Grossmont Hospital
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
7840 Carter Pl has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System which is 1.8 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
San Diego Naval Air Station
Drive: 15 min 10.5 mi
US Naval Amphibious Base
Drive: 22 min 15.8 mi
USMC Air Station Miramar
Drive: 26 min 17.5 mi
7840 Carter Pl has 3 military bases within 17.5 miles, the nearest is San Diego Naval Air Station which is 10.5 miles away and a 15 minute drive.

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