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7346 Parkway Dr,
La Mesa, CA 91942
1-3 Beds | $2,598 - $7,783
Rental Market Trends in La Mesa, CA
What is the average rent in La Mesa, CA?
$2,040/month
Average Rent
652 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in La Mesa, CA is $2,040 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making La Mesa one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in La Mesa, you can expect to pay about $1,586 per month for a studio, $2,040 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,435 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,945 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in La Mesa, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $32 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in La Mesa, CA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
43%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Mesa, CA?
Because the average rent in La Mesa is $2,040, you’ll want to make about $6,800 per month or $81,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does La Mesa, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare La Mesa, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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FPI Management
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Sunrise Management
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Hanken Cono Assad & Co., Inc.
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25
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3,089
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8
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Hoban Property Management
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19
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1,100
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9
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Constellation Realty Management Llc
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36
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930
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8
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AMC
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.