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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

118 Rentals Available
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA. 118 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    5427 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,349+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and a white refrigerator
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    7914 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,150+
  • an empty kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
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    5365, 5435, 5465 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room filled with furniture and a fireplace
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    5636 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,256+
  • a living room and dining room with a wooden table
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    4242 Spring St., La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a counter
    Today

    4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    4341 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED $1,989+
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a chandelier
    Today

    7346 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,598+
  • a living room with a brown couch and a blue wall
    Today

    5810 Amaya Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,267+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    5560 Shasta Lane, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,375+
  • a living room and kitchen with a table and chairs
    Today

    5353 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,179+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table in front of a kitchen
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    4949 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,676+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a rug
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    4508 Third Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
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  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and wooden floors
    Today

    7481 Mohawk St, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,114+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    Today

    7400 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,311+
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    8585 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $2,470
  • a patio with a staircase and trees in front of a building
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    7350 La Mesita Pl., La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $1,895

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  • a living room and kitchen in an apartment with white couches and a table
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    3827 Conrad Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $2,395
  • a large living room with a couch and a table
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    100 Citronica Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    1 BED $2,277+
  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
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    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,090+
  • an open living room with a ping pong table and a dining room with chairs
    Today

    2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,999+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    1 BED $2,375+
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    1011 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,300
  • a living room and kitchen with white couches and a table
    Today

    6975 Golfcrest Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
    1 BED $2,539+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,908+
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La Mesa, CA rent trends

Rental prices in La Mesa, CA have decreased by 2.74% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,228 to $2,167.

Check out the average rent prices in La Mesa by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,167, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,741.

Average rent in La Mesa, CA

$2,167/mo La Mesa, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average rent for an apartment in La Mesa, CA is $2,167 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in La Mesa, CA?

    A share of 35% of apartments in La Mesa, CA are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. Around 1% of rentals in this city are in the range of > $3,000. Around 47% of La Mesa’s apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 17% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in La Mesa, CA (47%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in La Mesa, CA

    79 /100
    Very Walkable
    33 /100
    Some Transit
    34 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 33, Bike Score®: 34

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in La Mesa, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 50 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in La Mesa, CA were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

    The average La Mesa, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 722 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.