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Rental Market Trends in La Mesa, CA

What is the average rent in La Mesa, CA?

$2,035/month

Average Rent

653 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in La Mesa, CA is $2,035 per month. This is 25% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making La Mesa one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in La Mesa, you can expect to pay about $1,601 per month for a studio, $2,035 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,495 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,010 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,601/month
460 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,035/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,495/month
917 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,010/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,873/month
352 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,727/month
735 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,123/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,298/month
1,954 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,955/month
560 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,666/month
940 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,866/month
937 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,303/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,480/month
1,344 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in La Mesa, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $13 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in La Mesa, CA
Last Updated October 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in La Mesa, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
45% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in La Mesa?

Based on current rent prices, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, College Hill and Mellmanor are the most affordable neighborhoods in La Mesa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
$2,225/month
685 Sq Ft
College Hill
$2,295/month
711 Sq Ft
Mellmanor
$2,345/month
671 Sq Ft
Spring Valley Highlands
$2,424/month
638 Sq Ft
Brier
$2,429/month
658 Sq Ft
Porter Hill
$2,436/month
678 Sq Ft
Parkway Manor
$2,514/month
711 Sq Ft
La Mesa Park Homes
$2,552/month
664 Sq Ft
Villages of la Mesa
$2,575/month
643 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in La Mesa?

Based on current rent prices, Villages of la Mesa, La Mesa Park Homes and Parkway Manor are the most expensive neighborhoods in La Mesa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Villages of la Mesa
$2,575/month
643 Sq Ft
La Mesa Park Homes
$2,552/month
664 Sq Ft
Parkway Manor
$2,514/month
711 Sq Ft
Porter Hill
$2,436/month
678 Sq Ft
Brier
$2,429/month
658 Sq Ft
Spring Valley Highlands
$2,424/month
638 Sq Ft
Mellmanor
$2,345/month
671 Sq Ft
College Hill
$2,295/month
711 Sq Ft
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
$2,225/month
685 Sq Ft

Which La Mesa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in La Mesa with the most apartments available are College Hill, Parkway Manor and La Mesa Park Homes .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
College Hill
$2,295/month
711 Sq Ft
Parkway Manor
$2,514/month
711 Sq Ft
La Mesa Park Homes
$2,552/month
664 Sq Ft
Mellmanor
$2,345/month
671 Sq Ft
Villages of la Mesa
$2,575/month
643 Sq Ft
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
$2,225/month
685 Sq Ft
Brier
$2,429/month
658 Sq Ft
Porter Hill
$2,436/month
678 Sq Ft
Spring Valley Highlands
$2,424/month
638 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Mesa, CA?

Because the average rent in La Mesa is $2,035, you’ll want to make about $6,783 per month or $81,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix

La Mesa, CA

Villages of la Mesa

La Mesa, CA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,859/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,478/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,361/month
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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