
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bird Rock Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $500 (72 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bird Rock area of La Jolla.


5656 La Jolla Blvd

6241-6253 La Jolla Blvd

The Leland I

La Jolla/Windansea Apartments

Casas by the Sea

Total Monthly Price
Elan Beachlofts

Pacific Beach Shores

942 - 948 Felspar Street

Pacific Shores Apartments
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5228 Cass St

724-740 Emerald St

944 Opal St

929-931 Chalcedony St

812 Tourmaline St

760 Sapphire St

708-710 Turquoise St

1051 Diamond St

1049 Felspar St
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714-722 Diamond St

805-807 Opal St

1073-1075 Agate St

830-838 Sapphire St

944 Sapphire St

904-910 Agate St

765 Agate St

1024-1030 Sapphire St

857 Missouri St

950 Chalcedony St
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945 Chalcedony St

911 Missouri St

824 Sapphire Street

936 Loring St

610 Chalcedony St

959 Chalcedony St

Cardinal

1057-1063 Missouri St

1019 Loring St

1075 Chalcedony St
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702-716 Turquoise St

740 Sapphire St

5231-5245 La Jolla Mesa Dr

Cardinal Apartments

1049-1055 Loring St

1058-1064 Emerald St

1027-1033 Wilbur Ave

1041-1047 1/2 Chalcedony St

1023-1031 Loring St

4650-4656 Bayard St
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Bird Rock, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bird Rock?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $1,968 | $4,588 |
| Bird Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,926 | $3,150 | $4,702 |
| Bird Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,950 | $8,950 | $8,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bird Rock Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| Elan Beachlofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,390 |
| The Leland II | Studio - 6225 | Studio,1BA | $2,525 |
| The Leland I | ADU-Studio-yard | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 827 Missouri St, Unit 1/2 | 827 Missouri St | 1BR,1BA | $6.46 |
| Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Elan Beachlofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.62 |
| The Leland II | Studio - 6225 | Studio ,1BA | $6.54 |
| The Leland I | ADU-Studio-yard | Studio ,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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