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4651 Pico St

San DiegoCA92109

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San DiegoCA92122
property at 3550 Lebon Dr

3550 Lebon Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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La Jolla, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Jolla Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Jolla, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Beach Shores in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood priced from $1,704. Cedar Shores in the Bay Ho neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Jolla apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,704
Cedar ShoresStudio AStudio,1BA$1,820
Pacific Bay ClubSoledadStudio,1BA$1,855
Sail Bay ApartmentsStudio - DownstairsStudio,1BA$1,895
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,045
Terraces at Del MarStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Bay fka Bay PointeStudioStudio,1BA$2,154
Del Rey Apartments1x1 UNFURNISHED1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Jolla area is the $3.40 price per square foot Montecito Model at Towers at Costa Verde in the in the University City neighborhood starting from $5,060. The second greatest value La Jolla apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at JEWELL SREET starting at $3,428 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Bay Ho neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Jolla apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towers at Costa VerdeMontecito3BR,2BA$3.40
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.12
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.26
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$2.71
Carmel CreekAzra1BR,1BA$3.41
La RegenciaPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.04
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111B- Upgrade1BR,1BA$2.96
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.30
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.40
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Jolla

What type of rentals are currently available in La Jolla?

There are currently 1356 Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $30,000. There are also 371 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Jolla ranging from $1,600 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in La Jolla?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in La Jolla ranges from $1,600 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $28,945.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in La Jolla?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in La Jolla range from $3,071 to $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,750 to $42,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,995.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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