Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Alta Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,200 (31 Rentals)

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The Pacific Lamont
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Pacific Lamont

4040 Lamont StSan Diego, CA 92109
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2166 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2166 Grand Ave

2166 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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4117 1/2 Ingraham St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

4117 1/2 Ingraham St.

4105-4123 Ingraham StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Cedar Shores
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Mission Bay Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Bay Towers

4323 Mission Bay DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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The Cove PB
Studio Apartments

The Cove PB

901-919 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Pacific Bay Club
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Bay Club

4070 Huerfano AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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Casa Frida
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Frida

1530 Chalcedony StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Pico Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pico Apartments

4639 Pico StSan Diego, CA 92109

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Bay Palms Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Palms Apartment

2201-2233 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bahia Jewell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Jewell

4430 Jewell StSan Diego, CA 92109
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La Jolla Alta, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Jolla Alta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Jolla Alta area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Beach Shores priced from $1,860. Pacific Bay Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,880. Here are the most affordable La Jolla Alta apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Pacific Bay ClubSoledadStudio,1BA$1,880
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,025
Del Rey Apartments1x1 UNFURNISHED1BR,1BA$2,195
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,295
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,300
1729 Diamond St1731.51BR,1BA$2,495
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111B- Upgrade1BR,1BA$2,495
3021-3037 Luna Ave2x1 Brand New Construction2BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Alta, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Alta area is the $3.12 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at JEWELL SREET in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $3,428. The second greatest value La Jolla Alta apartment is the 155111B- Upgrade Model at The Pacific at Mission Bay starting at $2,495 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Bay Ho neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Jolla Alta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.12
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111B- Upgrade1BR,1BA$2.96
2128 Balboa Ave, Unit 12128 Balboa Ave2BR,1BA$3.52
5932 Soledad Mountain Rd, Unit Guest House5932 Soledad Mountain Rd1BR,1.5BA$3.65
3021-3037 Luna Ave2x1 Brand New Construction2BR,1BA$3.62
Mara Pacific BeachA09.11BR,1BA$4.12
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
1729 Diamond St1731.51BR,1BA$3.56
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
Pacific Bay ClubSoledadStudio ,1BA$3.96

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La Jolla Alta, La Jolla, CA

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in La Jolla, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Jolla Alta Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in La Jolla Alta?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Jolla Alta is under $2,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Jolla Alta?

The cheapest apartment in La Jolla Alta is Pacific Beach Shores which is listed at $1,860, while the average apartment in La Jolla Alta costs $12,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Jolla Alta?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in La Jolla Alta that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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