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The Springs
8070 Orange Ave,
La Mesa,
CA
91942
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About The Springs
Discover The Springs in La Mesa. The location in La Mesa's 91942 area is an ideal place to live. The professional leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Make a visit to view the available floorplans. Contact us or drop by the leasing office to check the availability and set up a tour today and see The Springs.
The Springs is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 91942 ZIP Code. This area is served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley attendance zone.
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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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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.5 mi |
The Springs is within 12 minutes or 4.7 miles from San Diego State University. It is also near Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
524 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
532 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,480 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades 3
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in La Mesa include La Mesa Boulevard, located 0.3 mile from The Springs. The Springs is near San Diego International, located 13.2 miles or 19 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.8 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 12.0 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 18.8 mi |
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Drive: | 34 min | 25.9 mi |
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Drive: | 37 min | 29.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 19 min | 13.2 mi |
Time and distance from The Springs.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
The Springs has 3 shopping centers within 0.2 mile, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Lamar County Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
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Sweetwater Lane County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.7 mi |
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Chollas Lake Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.9 mi |
The Springs has 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Eucalyptus County Park, Lamar County Park, and Mt. Helix Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
The Springs has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 2.0 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 17.7 mi |
The Springs is 10.9 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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8070 Orange Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942