Student Housing in La Mesa, CA
$470+/unit
Fees may applyTrio Townhomes
$1,933+/unit
Fees may applyVeranda La Mesa
$2,856+/unit
Fees may applyArray La Mesa
$2,561+/unit
Fees may applySETA
$2,000+/unit
Fees may applyLake Murray Villa
$2,340+/unit
Fees may applyCove La Mesa
$2,095/unit
Fees may applyThe Flats
$2,095+/unit
Fees may applyShasta Lane Apartments
$1,975+/unit
Fees may applyVillage Apartments
$1,999/unit
Fees may applyComanche Hills
$1,895+/unit
Fees may applyVilla Knolls Apartments
$2,202+/unit
Fees may applyCasa La Mesa
$2,258+/unit
Fees may applyAdagio
$1,995+/unit
Fees may applyHeatherwood
$1,895/unit
Fees may applyTierra Del Rey
$2,551+/unit
Fees may applyFiftyOne Baltimore at the Crossroads
$1,895/unit
Fees may applyLa Cuesta Apartments
$1,925+/unit
Fees may applyMohawk Gardens
$2,095+/unit
Fees may applyVilla Morocco
$2,071+/unit
Fees may apply8181 Allison Apartments - La Mesa
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About Student Housing in La Mesa
La Mesa is a San Diego suburb east of Mission Valley, primarily a residential community that functions as affordable overflow housing for SDSU students and San Diego-area commuters. The trolley Green Line runs through La Mesa with the Grossmont station, providing a direct connection to SDSU and downtown San Diego without a car. Rents are lower than SDSU's College Area and significantly cheaper than Mission Valley, making it worth considering for budget-conscious students who do not mind a slightly longer commute to campus.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in La Mesa
Near Grossmont Transit Center
The most practical location — walking distance to the trolley and local buses. The Grossmont shopping center provides daily errands without a car.
Spring Street / Downtown La Mesa
La Mesa's small walkable downtown is charming and has some apartment options. A short trolley ride from SDSU.
Getting Around La Mesa as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around La Mesa.
Public Transit
The Green Line trolley connects Grossmont station in La Mesa to SDSU and downtown San Diego. MTS buses cover local La Mesa routes. Near the Grossmont station, going car-free is genuinely viable for SDSU students.
Walking and Biking
Near Grossmont transit center and downtown La Mesa, the area is walkable for errands. The rest of La Mesa is hilly and suburban — biking requires route planning.
Parking
Easy in most residential areas. Near Grossmont, more limited during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in La Mesa
Common questions from students searching for housing.
La Mesa typically runs $800-$1,100/mo per person — cheaper than SDSU's College Area and Mission Valley. Good value for students willing to take the trolley to campus.
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