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La Mesa City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in La Mesa City, CA have decreased by 1.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,482 to $2,444.

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

Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in La Mesa City, CA is $2,444.

Average rent in La Mesa City, CA

$2,444/mo La Mesa City, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in La Mesa City, CA is $2,444.

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

    About 31% of apartment rents in La Mesa City, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 12% of apartments. Around 37% of La Mesa’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 19% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in La Mesa City, CA (37%) 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 City, CA

    76 /100
    Very Walkable
    47 /100
    Some Transit
    30 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 76, Transit Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 30

    Frequently asked questions

    What type of rental buildings are in La Mesa City, CA?

    In La Mesa City, 54% of the residents are renting compared to 46% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 27% of La Mesa City's rentals, 56% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

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