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property at 3937 Nobel Dr

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3937 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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property at 4060 Huerfano Ave

$1,995 - $2,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4060 Huerfano Ave

San DiegoCA92117

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property at 8308 Regents Rd

$2,400 - $3,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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8308 Regents Rd

San DiegoCA92122

La Jolla, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Jolla Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. Apartments on Cass St. in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. 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
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
BayStudioStudio,1BA$2,051
Del Rey Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,099
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,126
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,169
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,185
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Canyon ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA and Nearby

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla area is the $3.07 price per square foot Ventura I Model at La Regencia Apartments in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $4,450. The second greatest value La Jolla apartment is the Lakeview Model at Del Mar Ridge starting at $3,777 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Torrey Hills 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.
La Regencia ApartmentsVentura I3BR,2BA$3.07
Del Mar RidgeLakeview3BR,2BA$2.65
La Jolla Palms Apartment HomesPlan 4L2BR,2BA$3.16
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.12
La Jollan ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Terraces at Del Mar2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.98
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.17
4256 Noyes St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$2.92
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Jolla

What type of rentals are currently available in La Jolla?

There are currently 1373 Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $17,152. There are also 394 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Jolla ranging from $1,100 to $85,000.

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 $1,100 to $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $16,806.

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 $3,200 to $15,688, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $42,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,950.

Expert Rental Resources

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