Apartments and Homes for Rent in La Mesa, CA
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Apartments and homes for rent in La Mesa, CA
Showing 17 listings in La Mesa, CA — open the app for the full catalog.
What's on the market in La Mesa right now
Asking prices of listings currently active on Nalren in La Mesa, CA — refreshed daily.
About rentals in La Mesa
17 rentals are listed in La Mesa, CA on Nalren right now — 9 houses, 7 condos or townhomes, 1 apartment. Asking rents run from $1,400 to $11,900 a month, with a median of $3,696. Of the 17 with a known listing date, 15 came to market in the last 90 days, 1 has been listed for three to six months, and 1 for longer; 7 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing.
Counts and asking rents of listings currently active on Nalren in La Mesa, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast or an estimate of any property.
Rent in La Mesa by bedroom count
- 2-bedroom — median asking rent $3,400/mo across 5 listings
- 3-bedroom — median asking rent $3,800/mo across 5 listings
- 4+ bedroom — median asking rent $5,300/mo across 5 listings
Asking rents in La Mesa currently range from $1,400 to $11,900 per month.
Currently for rent in La Mesa: 1 apartment, 7 condos and townhomes, 9 houses.
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Frequently asked questions — La Mesa, CA
How much is rent in La Mesa, CA?
The median asking rent across 17 active rental listings in La Mesa, CA is $3,696 per month on Nalren, refreshed daily.
How much is rent in La Mesa by bedroom count?
Median asking rents on Nalren right now: 2-bedroom $3,400/mo (5 listings), 3-bedroom $3,800/mo (5 listings), 4+ bedroom $5,300/mo (5 listings). These are aggregates of displayed asking rents on active listings, refreshed daily — not estimates.
Are there houses for rent in La Mesa, or mostly apartments?
Both. Nalren currently lists 9 houses for rent in La Mesa alongside 1 apartment and 7 condos or townhomes. Filter by property type in the app.
How long have rentals in La Mesa, CA been on the market?
Of the 17 with a known listing date, 15 came to market in the last 90 days, 1 has been listed for three to six months, and 1 for longer; 7 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing. These are counts of listings currently active on Nalren in La Mesa, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast.
Which cities near La Mesa have rentals on Nalren?
Within about 8 miles of La Mesa: Lemon Grove (6 listings, 2.3 mi), Spring Valley (8 listings, 3.8 mi), El Cajon (18 listings, 4.7 mi), Santee (5 listings, 6.1 mi), Lakeside (5 listings, 7.4 mi). Each city has its own rentals page on Nalren, refreshed daily.
What are my rights as a renter in La Mesa, California?
California caps most security deposits at one month's rent, limits annual rent increases on covered units under AB 1482 (5% plus local CPI, capped at 10%), and requires just cause for most evictions after 12 months of tenancy. Some cities, including Los Angeles, add local rent-stabilization rules. See the Nalren guide to California renters' rights for the details and exceptions.
How many rentals listings are in La Mesa, CA?
Nalren currently has 17 rentals listings in La Mesa, CA. New listings are added throughout the day — open the Nalren app to see everything and set alerts.