Average Rent in La Mesa, CA

Current Versus Historical La Mesa, CA Rents

La Mesa rentals average $1,760 for a studio rental to $3,598 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,158, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $293 (19.15%) year-over-year from $1,532 to $1,825. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $68 (-3.38%) year-over-year from $1,995 to $1,928. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $9 (0.37%) year-over-year from $2,463 to $2,473. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $341 (10.78%) year-over-year from $3,159 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $235 (5.85%) year-over-year from $4,015 to $4,250. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 2.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.95% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.11% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.99	$1,825	$1,532 (19.15%)	$1,411 (29.36%)
1 BR	$3.15	$1,928	$1,995 (-3.38%)	$1,547 (24.62%)
2 BR	$2.85	$2,473	$2,463 (0.37%)	$1,928 (28.27%)
3 BR	$2.86	$3,500	$3,159 (10.78%)	$2,732 (28.13%)

Historical Rents in La Mesa, CA

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Top Cities Near La Mesa

There are a total of 2 cities nearby La Mesa. The average rent in La Mesa is currently $2,126 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that El Cajon, CA, with an average rent of $2,095, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near La Mesa, CA is La Mesa, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,158 per month.

Let's compare La Mesa, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in La Mesa, CA is 9.52% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.38% more expensive. Two bedrooms in La Mesa, CA are about 6.01% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.16% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near La Mesa, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
El Cajon, CA	$1,425	$1,779	$2,195	$2,095
La Mesa, CA	$1,760	$1,950	$2,495	$2,158

Top Neighborhoods Near La Mesa

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near La Mesa. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near La Mesa, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near La Mesa, CA is currently around $5,450 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than La Mesa's average rent, which is only $2,158. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near La Mesa, College East has the most affordable average rent at $5,450 per month. Whereas, at $5,450 average rent per month, College East is the most expensive neighborhood in or near La Mesa. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
College East, San Diego, CA	N/A	$1,950	$2,595	$5,450

Top Counties Near La Mesa

There are a total of 1 counties located by La Mesa, CA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near La Mesa

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near La Mesa, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,340.

The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in La Mesa, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92115, San Diego, CA	$1,795	$1,900	$2,595	$2,995
92020, El Cajon, CA	$1,595	$1,808	$2,213	$2,095
92116, San Diego, CA	$1,715	$2,095	$2,695	$2,195
92104, San Diego, CA	$1,938	$2,098	$2,795	$2,485

Frequently Asked Questions - La Mesa Average Rents

What is the average rent price in La Mesa, CA?

The average monthly rental price for La Mesa, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,158. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do La Mesa, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in La Mesa, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,760 and an average price per square feet of $3.99. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in La Mesa.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $3.15. There are a total of 35 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in La Mesa.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in La Mesa, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,495 and an average price per square feet of $2.85. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in La Mesa.

How have rent prices in La Mesa, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in La Mesa, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in La Mesa, CA?

A reasonable rent price in La Mesa, CA is around $1,726/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.