La Mesa renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
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On average, the cost of rent in La Mesa is about $1,824 per month. This puts it in the 73rd percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,931. Households in La Mesa have a median income of $5,944 per month so the average renter in La Mesa is spending roughly 31% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in La Mesa, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in La Mesa is $664,640 right now, which is higher than cities nearby, meaning that rents in La Mesa also tend to be higher versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the northeastern parts of La Mesa while lower rent rates are often available in central areas.
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