As of September 2026, rental prices in La Mesa (91942), in the San Diego metro area, range from $1,985 to $5,722 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year change is a -15.96% decrease for 1-bedroom condos/townhomes in La Mesa, CA.
For two-bedroom units, single-family homes have a higher median rent ($3,127) compared to condos/townhomes ($2,730).
What is the rental price range in La Mesa, CA for September 2026?
As of September 2026, rents in La Mesa, CA span from $1,985 for a 1-bedroom condo/townhome to $5,722 for a 4-bedroom apartment.
What is the premium gap between condo/townhome and single-family home rentals for the same bedroom count in La Mesa, CA?
In September 2026, single-family homes in La Mesa, CA are more expensive than condos/townhomes for all bedroom counts—for example, 3-bedroom single-family homes rent for $3,675, while 3-bedroom condos/townhomes rent for $3,499, creating a gap of $176.
Which rental segment had the largest annual decline in La Mesa, CA, and was it broad or limited in scope?
The segment with the largest annual decline is 1-bedroom condos/townhomes, which saw a -15.96% year-over-year decrease as of September 2026, a change limited specifically to that bedroom/property type as other categories experienced smaller decreases or increases.
What is the most expensive rental unit in La Mesa, CA as of September 2026?
The priciest segment in La Mesa, CA is the 4-bedroom apartment, with a median rent of $5,722 in September 2026.
La Mesa, CA· San Diego metro
September 2026
91942
Long-term Rental Rates
Long-term rental rates for La Mesa (91942), in the San Diego metro area, as of September 2026.
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,141 – $2,366
-0.05%
0.43%
2-Bedroom
$2,657 – $2,967
2.49%
7.86%
3-Bedroom
$3,312 – $3,675
17.45%
5.65%
4-Bedroom
$5,679 – $5,962
0.69%
4.04%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,906 – $2,065
-7.90%
-15.96%
2-Bedroom
$2,649 – $2,812
0.29%
0.75%
3-Bedroom
$3,394 – $3,604
-1.96%
-1.38%
4-Bedroom
$5,252 – $5,632
0.83%
-0.04%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,642 – $2,862
1.73%
6.09%
2-Bedroom
$3,034 – $3,221
-4.71%
-2.76%
3-Bedroom
$3,491 – $3,859
1.37%
-1.92%
4-Bedroom
$3,951 – $4,323
-1.16%
-6.97%
Data updated: October 19, 2026
La Mesa Rental Trends · San Diego metro
In the La Mesa (91942) rental market, 1-bedroom single-family homes reached a median rent of $2,705 following a 16.37% increase from the prior month and a 4.97% rise year-over-year. This substantial monthly gain sets single-family 1BR units apart from other segments in La Mesa (91942).
Median rents for 3-bedroom apartments in La Mesa (91942) decreased to $2,974, while 3-bedroom condo/townhome rents stood at $3,569—a gap of $595. This disparity highlights a significant preference for larger condo units, as apartment rents fell 11% year-over-year in this category.
After a 2.21% month-over-month jump, median rent for 2-bedroom condo/townhomes in La Mesa (91942) reached $2,723. These La Mesa (91942) rental trends reveal that midsize condos drew higher rents in August, despite recording a 1.71% decrease year-over-year.
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