Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bird Rock Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $500 (72 Rentals)

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The Leland I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Leland I

6224-6240 Dowling DrLa Jolla, CA 92037

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5228 Cass St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5228 Cass St

5228 Cass StSan Diego, CA 92109
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944 Opal St
3 Bedroom Apartments

944 Opal St

944 Opal StSan Diego, CA 92109
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812 Tourmaline St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

812 Tourmaline St

812 Tourmaline StSan Diego, CA 92109
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760 Sapphire St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

760 Sapphire St

760 Sapphire StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1051 Diamond St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1051 Diamond St

1051 Diamond StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1049 Felspar St
Studio Apartments

1049 Felspar St

1049 Felspar StSan Diego, CA 92109

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714-722 Diamond St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

714-722 Diamond St

714-722 Diamond StSan Diego, CA 92109
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805-807 Opal St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

805-807 Opal St

805-807 Opal StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1073-1075 Agate St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1073-1075 Agate St

1073-1075 Agate StSan Diego, CA 92109
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830-838 Sapphire St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

830-838 Sapphire St

830-838 Sapphire StSan Diego, CA 92109
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944 Sapphire St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

944 Sapphire St

944 Sapphire StSan Diego, CA 92109
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904-910 Agate St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

904-910 Agate St

904-910 Agate StSan Diego, CA 92109
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765 Agate St
2 Bedroom Apartments

765 Agate St

765 Agate StSan Diego, CA 92109
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857 Missouri St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

857 Missouri St

857 Missouri StSan Diego, CA 92109

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911 Missouri St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

911 Missouri St

911 Missouri StSan Diego, CA 92109
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824 Sapphire Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

824 Sapphire Street

824-826 Sapphire StSan Diego, CA 92109
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936 Loring St
1 Bedroom Apartments

936 Loring St

936 Loring StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Cardinal
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal

943-949 Agate StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1019 Loring St
Studio Apartments

1019 Loring St

1019 Loring StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1075 Chalcedony St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1075 Chalcedony St

1075 Chalcedony StSan Diego, CA 92109

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740 Sapphire St
2 Bedroom Apartments

740 Sapphire St

740 Sapphire StPacific Beach, CA 92109
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1023-1031 Loring St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1023-1031 Loring St

1023-1031 Loring StSan Diego, CA 92109
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4650-4656 Bayard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4650-4656 Bayard St

4650-4656 Bayard StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Cheapest Available Bird Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bird Rock area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Beach Shores priced from $1,968. Elan Beachlofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,390. Here are the most affordable Bird Rock apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,968
Elan Beachlofts1x11BR,1BA$2,390
The Leland IIStudio - 6225Studio,1BA$2,525
The Leland IADU-Studio-yardStudio,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bird Rock, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bird Rock area is the $6.46 price per square foot 827 Missouri St Model at 827 Missouri St, Unit 1/2 in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Bird Rock apartment is the One Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Pacific Beach Shores starting at $1,968 with a $3.62 price per square foot in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bird Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
827 Missouri St, Unit 1/2827 Missouri St1BR,1BA$6.46
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.62
Elan Beachlofts1x11BR,1BA$5.62
The Leland IIStudio - 6225Studio ,1BA$6.54
The Leland IADU-Studio-yardStudio ,1BA$8.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bird Rock Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bird Rock Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bird Rock Apartment is $1,968 at Pacific Beach Shores.

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