City

Average Rent in La Mesa, California

La Mesa is a city in California. It ranks #393 out of 766 for places to rent. La Mesa is in
the county of
San Diego County and
the metropolitan area of
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for La Mesa includes
the zip codes of
91941, 91942, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in La Mesa is $2,445 which represents a decrease of -4.33% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in La Mesa to rent places is 91941 with an average rent of $2,450. The least expensive zip code in La Mesa to rent places is 91942 with an average rent of $2,443.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city La Mesa currently stands at $2,445.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 91942, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,443. This represents no difference when compared to La Mesa.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,631, showing a more expensive of +8% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,850. This constitutes a less expensive by -24% when compared to the rent in La Mesa.
$2,445
La Mesa
VS
$2,443
91942, zip
$2,631
+8%
CA, state
$1,850
-24%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 10 2026

Zip Codes in La Mesa, CA

91941$2,450
91942$2,443