What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in La Mesa, CA?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,036. In general, rentals in central or high-demand neighborhoods cost more than those farther from downtown.

How big is a typical 1-bedroom in La Mesa, CA?

The average size of a 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is 650 square feet, though layouts vary by building and location.

Which neighborhoods in La Mesa, CA have the lowest 1-bedroom rents?

Neighborhoods outside downtown La Mesa, CA, such as Casa de Oro-Mount Helix , La Mesa Springs , and College Hill , usually have the most affordable 1-bedroom apartments while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in La Mesa CA

465 Rentals Available

64 Forty

6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,129+

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$2,125+

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Atlas Alvarado

6535 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
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$2,539+

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The District Apartments

8727 Fletcher Pky, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,307+

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$2,299+

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SETA

7346 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,699+

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$2,683+

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Array La Mesa

4949 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,561+

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$2,544+

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Trolley Palm

4302 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
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Veranda La Mesa

5353 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,061+

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The Fletcher

5360 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,195+

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Chateau Spring Hill Apartments

4341 Spring St, La Mesa, CA 91941
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$2,165+

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Haven at La Mesa

8585 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,495+

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Navajo Bluffs

6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
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$2,412+

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$2,396+

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The Plaza Apartments MOVE IN BONUS!*

6150 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,070+

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The Penthouse Apartments MOVE IN BONUS

6560 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,075+

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Aztec Pacific Apartments

6623-6663 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$1,895

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Dorchester STOP IN FOR MOVE IN BONUS!

6595 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
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$2,185

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Celsius

100 Citronica Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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$2,209+

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Central Park

5636 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,591+

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$2,575+

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Serena Vista Apartment Homes

5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,178+
Dorado Plaza

6263 Acorn St, San Diego, CA 92115
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$1,720+
Mellmanor Apartments

8750 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,195+

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Cove La Mesa

7400 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Villa Morocco

5545 Morro Way, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,195

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Rising Sun Apartments

4210 Spring St, La Mesa, CA 91941
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$2,395+

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Volterra Apartments

9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$1,895+
The Village at La Mesa

7914 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,095
Lake Murray Villa

5757 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$1,900
Palmilla

5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
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$2,031+

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Villas

3917 Conrad Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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$2,042+

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Adagio

5427 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

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$2,130+

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$2,114+
Elan Avante Apartments

8515 Chloe Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

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$2,279+
Shasta Lane Apartments

5560 Shasta Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942

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Call for Rent
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

2700 Chatham St, El Cajon, CA 92020

1 Bed

$2,157+
Serra Grove Apartments

3280 Olive St, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

1 Bed

$2,450
Valle at 9061 Kenwood

9061 Kenwood Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977

1 Bed

$2,058+
State

4981 Catoctin Dr, San Diego, CA 92115

1 Bed

$1,770+
Mohawk Gardens

7482 Mohawk St, La Mesa, CA 91942

1 Bed

$1,925
Comanche Hills

5040 Comanche Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

1 Bed

$1,999+
Crestview Apartments

4515 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91941

1 Bed

$2,095+
Village Apartments

5500 Morro Way, La Mesa, CA 91942

1 Bed

$1,950
Casa La Mesa

4395 70th St, La Mesa, CA 91942

1 Bed

$2,180+
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1 Bedroom La Mesa, CA Apartments for Rent

La Mesa, CA offers over 465 one-bedroom apartments, giving you plenty of options to find a home that fits your lifestyle. Easily browse verified listings, compare prices, check availability, and explore photos and floor plans to visualize your new space. Renting a one-bedroom apartment provides privacy, independence, and the freedom to design a home that reflects your personality—whether you’re setting the thermostat to your preference, arranging furniture, or stocking your pantry just the way you like. Start your search today and discover a one-bedroom apartment in La Mesa that’s entirely yours.

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La Mesa, CA Rental Insights

: The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,036. In general, rentals in central or high-demand neighborhoods cost more than those farther from downtown.
: The average size of a 1-bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA is 650 square feet, though layouts vary by building and location.
: Neighborhoods outside downtown La Mesa, CA, such as Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, La Mesa Springs, and College Hill, usually have the most affordable 1-bedroom apartments while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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