Long-term Rental Rates — August 2026 · ZIPs: 91942
Local market data by Crestmont Realty
As of August 2026, rental prices in La Mesa, CA range from $2,155 to $5,683 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year change in this period is a -11.00% decline for 3BR apartments in La Mesa, CA.
Comparing property types, single-family 2BR homes have a median rent of $3,282, which is higher than the $2,723 median for 2BR condos/townhomes.
What are the current rent prices in La Mesa, CA, and how wide is the range?
As of August 2026, rents in La Mesa, CA range from $2,155 for a 1BR condo/townhome to $5,683 for a 4BR apartment depending on property type and bedroom count.
How much more expensive are single-family rentals compared to condos/townhomes in La Mesa, CA for the same bedroom count?
In August 2026, single-family 2BR rentals in La Mesa, CA are $3,282, which is $559 higher than 2BR condos/townhomes at $2,723.
Which rental segment in La Mesa, CA has seen the steepest annual decline, and is it affecting multiple bedroom counts or just one?
The biggest annual decrease is in 3BR apartments, which dropped -11.00% year-over-year in August 2026, with this steep drop limited mainly to 3BR apartments and not across all apartments.
What is the most expensive property and bedroom combination to rent in La Mesa, CA as of August 2026?
The priciest rental is a 4BR apartment at $5,683 per month in La Mesa, CA in August 2026.
La Mesa, CA
August 2026
91942
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,142 – $2,367
2.04%
2.19%
2-Bedroom
$2,593 – $2,895
-0.68%
1.88%
3-Bedroom
$2,811 – $3,138
-1.70%
-11.00%
4-Bedroom
$5,599 – $5,922
1.18%
4.51%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,080 – $2,231
-0.38%
-6.21%
2-Bedroom
$2,641 – $2,804
2.21%
-1.71%
3-Bedroom
$3,444 – $3,694
2.39%
1.71%
4-Bedroom
$5,208 – $5,541
0.73%
-0.02%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,674 – $2,805
16.37%
4.97%
2-Bedroom
$3,183 – $3,380
14.06%
0.40%
3-Bedroom
$3,419 – $3,832
-1.26%
-5.04%
4-Bedroom
$4,010 – $4,361
0.79%
-5.14%
Data updated: September 22, 2026
La Mesa Rental Trends
In the La Mesa (91942) rental market, 3-bedroom apartments registered a sharp monthly decline, with median rent falling 7.66% in July to $3,026. The year-over-year decrease of 9.97% further signals meaningful pricing adjustments affecting larger apartment units in La Mesa (91942).
Rent increases for 1-bedroom condos in La Mesa (91942) reached 2.51% month-over-month, with the segment priced at $2,164. This surpassed the 0.77% MoM gain for 1-bedroom apartments, which stood at $2,209 in July, marking stronger short-term acceleration for condos.
July data reveal that La Mesa (91942) rental trends include a notable 7.08% year-over-year drop in 4-bedroom single-family home rents, now at $4,153. By contrast, 4-bedroom condos and townhomes recorded a positive 0.41% YoY change, underscoring variable performance at the top end of the market.
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