La Mesa is a beautiful tree-lined community located just 15 minutes west of central San Diego with easy access to Interstate 8 if you want to reach the beach and State Route 94 to get downtown. Renters living in La Mesa apartments live close to San Diego State University, home to more than 30,000 students and 2,000 faculty and staff members. SD Transit offers trolley service from several locations within La Mesa.
A major shopping area along Fletcher Parkway that includes Costco, Wal-Mart, Target and the Grossmont Shopping Center which includes 130 shops and restaurants along with a Pacific Theaters 10-Plex movie cinema.
If you are moving to La Mesa CA with little kids, they should really enjoy visiting the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum where they can take a ride on a real diesel train and attend several holiday events.
Enjoy the amazing panoramic view from a mountain peak at Mt. Helix Park. During the spring time the park hosts an annual Earth Day Festival with children's activities, an art contest, vendor booths and live music.
Average Rent in La Mesa, CA
The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in La Mesa, CA and nearby cities:
1 BR
2 BR
La Mesa (3)
$1,434
$1,630
Apartments near La Mesa
La Mesa, CA Apartments And Rentals
There are 3 rentals and apartments in La Mesa, CA and nearby communities