Cheap Homes for Rent near La Jolla, CA from $950 (25 Rentals)

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property at 4454 Eastgate Mall
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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4454 Eastgate Mall, Unit 8

4454 Eastgate Mall
San DiegoCA92121
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property at 3969 Nobel Dr
$1,996 - $2,895

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Base Rent$1,996 - $2,895

Total Monthly Price$1,996 - $2,895
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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property at 6933 Enders Avenue
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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6933 Enders Avenue

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3965 Nobel Dr
$2,095

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Base Rent$2,095

Total Monthly Price$2,095
1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
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3965 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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property at 4730 Noyes St
$2,250 - $3,944
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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4730 Noyes St

San DiegoCA92109

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property at 3520 Lebon Dr
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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3520 Lebon Dr, Unit 5221

3520 Lebon Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 8644 Via Mallorca
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
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8644 Via Mallorca, Unit D

8644 Via Mallorca
San DiegoCA92037
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property at 3927 Nobel Dr
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 70

3927 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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Cheapest Available La Jolla Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Jolla, CA is a Studio unit found at Pacific Bay Club Apartments in the Clairemont neighborhood priced from $1,905. Pacific Beach Shores in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,968. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Jolla apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsSoledadStudio,1BA$1,905
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,968
Sail Bay ApartmentsStudio - DownstairsStudio,1BA$1,995
The Mayer @PBStudio / 1 Bath - 430 sq ft- ADU- AffordableStudio,1BA$2,095
Del Rey Apartments3455 Del Rey Street1BR,1BA$2,195

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

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla area is the $0.43 price per square foot 3302 Baltimore St Model at 3302 Baltimore St in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value La Jolla apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath E (Opal Plan - Renovated) Model at Regents La Jolla starting at $4,195 with a $3.47 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.
3302 Baltimore St3302 Baltimore St1BR,1BA$0.43
Regents La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath E (Opal Plan - Renovated)2BR,2BA$3.47
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsNewport2BR,2BA$3.45
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.27
La Jolla PaseoHuntington2BR,2BA$3.02
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsMedici with Mezzanine1BR,1BA$3.24
Carmel CreekPlan 1G + Den1BR,1BA$3.45
La Regencia ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.27
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$3.53
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Jolla

What type of rentals are currently available in La Jolla?

There are currently 1369 Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,299 to $30,492. There are also 345 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Jolla ranging from $950 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 $950 to $95,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,106.

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 $3,775 to $30,492, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $42,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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