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6440 El Cajon Blvd,
San Diego, CA 92115
$1,979 - $3,279 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Lemon Gardens Apartments
8694 Lemon Ave,
La Mesa,
CA
91941
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Highlights
- Yard
- Pool
- Picnic Area
- Grill
- Balcony
- Patio
About Lemon Gardens Apartments
Discover your new home at Lemon Gardens Apartments. You'll find this community on Lemon Ave in La Mesa. This community delivers a variety of amenities and features. Some of these include: balconies, smoke-free options, and high-speed internet access. The leasing team will assist you in finding the best floor plan for your lifestyle. It's time to find your new home. Contact or stop by Lemon Gardens Apartments to discuss your new apartment!
Lemon Gardens Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 91941 ZIP Code. This area is served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Grill
Picnic Area
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Pool
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Yard
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Balcony
- Patio
- Yard
8694 Lemon Ave,
La Mesa,
CA
91941
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.
Learn more about living in La Mesa
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East County | La Mesa, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,970 | $1,654 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,212 | $2,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,099 | $2,486 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,813 | $2,995 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 10.0 mi |
Lemon Gardens Apartments is within 12 minutes or 5.2 miles from San Diego State University. It is also near Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
502 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
516 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,172 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
129 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in La Mesa include La Mesa Boulevard, located 0.7 mile from Lemon Gardens Apartments. Lemon Gardens Apartments is near San Diego International, located 14.6 miles or 19 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 16 min | 12.3 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 12.4 mi |
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Drive: | 26 min | 19.3 mi |
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Drive: | 34 min | 26.3 mi |
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Drive: | 38 min | 30.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 19 min | 14.6 mi |
Walkability Near Lemon Gardens Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Lemon Gardens Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
Lemon Gardens Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Lamar County Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
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Sweetwater Lane County Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 5.3 mi |
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Lonny Brewer County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 5.4 mi |
Lemon Gardens Apartments has 5 parks within 5.4 miles, including Eucalyptus County Park, Mt. Helix Park, and Lamar County Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
Lemon Gardens Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 12.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 18.1 mi |
Lemon Gardens Apartments is 12.3 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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What is a Sound Score Rating?
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8694 Lemon Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941