As of April 2026, rental prices in La Mesa, CA range from $2,090 to $5,425 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year change was a -8.63% decrease for single-family 2BR rentals in La Mesa, CA.
For 2BR units in La Mesa, CA, single-family homes have a median rent of $2,907, while condos/townhomes are at $2,702.
What is the rent range for residential properties in La Mesa, CA as of April 2026?
As of April 2026, La Mesa, CA rents range from $2,090 for 1BR condos/townhomes to $5,425 for 4BR apartments.
How does the rental cost of single-family homes compare to condos/townhomes for 2BR units in La Mesa, CA?
For 2BR properties in La Mesa, CA in April 2026, single-family homes are $2,907 per month, which is $205 higher than the $2,702 median for condos/townhomes.
Which segment experienced the biggest annual rent decrease in La Mesa, CA, and was this decline broad or focused?
Single-family 2BR rentals in La Mesa, CA had the largest year-over-year decrease at -8.63% in April 2026, with this decline most significant in 2BR units and not broadly across all single-family homes.
What is the highest rent recorded for any property type and bedroom in La Mesa, CA for April 2026?
The highest median rent in La Mesa, CA as of April 2026 is $5,425 for 4BR apartments.
La Mesa, CA
April 2026
91942
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,120 – $2,343
-1.30%
4.66%
2-Bedroom
$2,671 – $2,982
1.05%
4.96%
3-Bedroom
$3,076 – $3,366
-0.26%
0.67%
4-Bedroom
$5,376 – $5,653
0.37%
4.55%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,017 – $2,164
-3.47%
-7.17%
2-Bedroom
$2,621 – $2,783
1.78%
-2.00%
3-Bedroom
$3,340 – $3,546
0.73%
0.91%
4-Bedroom
$5,013 – $5,377
-0.71%
1.09%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,305 – $2,458
3.75%
-3.50%
2-Bedroom
$2,791 – $3,024
-6.58%
-8.63%
3-Bedroom
$3,641 – $3,960
-0.77%
3.81%
4-Bedroom
$4,370 – $4,753
-3.41%
5.72%
Data updated: May 18, 2026
In the La Mesa (91942) rental market, 4-bedroom single-family homes surged 9.38% year-over-year to a median rent of $4,723 for March 2026. This segment also rose 3.76% month-over-month, making it the fastest-growing category in La Mesa (91942) over both timeframes.
Median rent for 2-bedroom condos in La Mesa (91942) declined 4.63% over the past month to $2,655, with a 5.6% drop compared to last year. These figures represent the steepest monthly and annual decreases among all property types in La Mesa (91942).
Comparing segments, La Mesa (91942) rental trends reveal that 1-bedroom apartments increased 4.66% year-over-year to $2,261, while 1-bedroom condos fell 4.01% to $2,166. This contrast illustrates stronger growth for entry-level apartments compared to condos in the past year.
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