Cheap Homes for Rent in La Jolla, CA from $900 (31 Rentals)

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property at 4419 Via Amable

$956

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

4419 Via Amable

San DiegoCA92122
property at 4395 Jutland Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 13

4395 Jutland Dr

San DiegoCA92117
property at 3969 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $2,995

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$1,995 - $2,995

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jun 30

3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3989 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $2,050

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$1,995 - $2,050

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 15

3989 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 6933 Enders Avenue

$2,000

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$2,000

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Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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6933 Enders Avenue

San DiegoCA92122

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property at 3965 Nobel Dr

$2,050 - $2,095

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$2,050 - $2,095

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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3965 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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property at 7525 Charmant Dr

$2,350

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$2,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 30

7525 Charmant Dr, Unit 111

7525 Charmant Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 3937 Nobel Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3937 Nobel Dr, Unit 133

3937 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122

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property at 13754 Mango Dr

$2,495 - $2,695

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13754 Mango Dr

Del MarCA92014
property at 6214 Agee St

$2,550

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$2,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6214 Agee St, Unit #39

6214 Agee St
San DiegoCA92122

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property at 2266 Grand Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2266 Grand Ave, Unit 22

2266 Grand Ave
San DiegoCA92109

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 $1,860. 1128 Felspar Street in the Bay Ho neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. 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$1,860
1128 Felspar StreetSTUStudio,1BA$1,895
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
1360 Hornblend St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Cedar ShoresStudio BStudio,1BA$2,004
The Mayer @PBStudio| G3| Floor 2Studio,1BA$2,095
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,099
Del Rey Apartments3455 Del Rey Street1BR,1BA$2,195
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Bond)1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla area is the $3.07 price per square foot Plan 9 Model at Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $4,870. The second greatest value La Jolla apartment is the B3 2x2.5 Model at Ocean Air starting at $4,716 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Torrey Pines 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.
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 93BR,2BA$3.07
Ocean AirB3 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$3.25
Del Mar RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$2.84
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.27
La Regencia ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.19
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.23
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111B- Upgrade1BR,1BA$2.84
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$3.04
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.84
1360 Hornblend St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Jolla

What type of rentals are currently available in La Jolla?

There are currently 1350 Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,672 to $28,562. There are also 355 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Jolla ranging from $956 to $95,000.

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 $956 to $95,000 with an average monthly rent of $22,937.

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 $3,445 to $28,562, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,900 to $42,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $956 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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