Atlas Alvarado
6535 Alvarado Rd,
San Diego, CA 92120
$1,819 - $4,713
Studio - 3 Beds
La Casita Apartments
7130 Waite Dr,
La Mesa,
CA
91941
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Highlights
- Pool
- Picnic Area
- Patio
About La Casita Apartments
Experience La Casita Apartments in La Mesa, CA. The location of this community is at 7130 Waite Dr. in the 91941 area of La Mesa. Here at this community, the community staff is ready to match you with the perfect new home. Apartments here offer you a blend of amenities, features and comforts like convenient on-site parking options, patios, and smoke free options. Welcome to your new home at La Casita Apartments. Stop by the leasing office to check the availability and schedule a tour today.
La Casita Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 91941 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Lemon Grove attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Pool
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Patio
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Patio
Location
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Located just 9 miles east of downtown San Diego, La Mesa lives up to its nickname as the "Jewel of the Hills." This welcoming city offers diverse housing options, from contemporary apartment communities to historic single-family homes. The heart of the community beats in La Mesa Village, where residents gather for weekly Friday farmers' markets and the annual Oktoberfest celebration, which attracts around 200,000 visitors. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,061 monthly, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $2,493.
La Mesa combines its historic charm with modern appeal. Harry Griffen Park hosts the popular "Sundays at Six" summer concert series, offering residents a perfect spot for outdoor entertainment. Grossmont Center serves as the area's primary shopping destination and is currently being revitalized under new ownership.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East County | La Mesa, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,961 | $1,637 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,186 | $2,034 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,966 | $2,447 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,956 | $3,026 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 7.7 mi |
La Casita Apartments is within 14 minutes or 4.4 miles from San Diego State University. It is also near Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
591 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
532 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,480 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
38 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Nearby
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Transportation options available in La Mesa include Lemon Grove Depot, located 1.4 miles from La Casita Apartments. La Casita Apartments is near San Diego International, located 11.3 miles or 16 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.9 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 11.9 mi |
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Drive: | 27 min | 20.3 mi |
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Drive: | 35 min | 27.3 mi |
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Drive: | 39 min | 31.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 16 min | 11.3 mi |
Time and distance from La Casita Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
La Casita Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Chollas Lake Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.1 mi |
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Lamar County Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.0 mi |
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.4 mi |
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Sweetwater Lane County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.8 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.2 mi |
La Casita Apartments has 5 parks within 6.2 miles, including Chollas Lake Park, Lamar County Park, and Eucalyptus County Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
La Casita Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System which is 2.4 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 9.0 mi |
La Casita Apartments is 9.0 miles and a 12 minute drive from San Diego Naval Air Station.
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7130 Waite Dr
La Mesa, CA 91941