Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Alta Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $500 (67 Rentals)

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The Tides
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Tides

7431 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, CA 92037
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The Leland I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Leland I

6224-6240 Dowling DrLa Jolla, CA 92037
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The Leland II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Leland II

6229-6237 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, CA 92037
property at 4395 Jutland Dr

$1,600

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 13

4395 Jutland Dr

San DiegoCA92117
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Cedar Shores
$1,672 - $2,856
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Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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property at 4036 Shasta St

$2,350 - $3,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 20

4036 Shasta St

San DiegoCA92109
property at 2266 Grand Ave

$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
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Turquoise Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Turquoise Place

891 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109

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The Pacific Lamont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pacific Lamont

4040 Lamont StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bay Palms Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Palms Apartment

2201-2233 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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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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1128 Felspar Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Felspar Street

1128 Felspar StSan Diego, CA 92109
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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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pico Apartments

4639 Pico StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Sail Bay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sail Bay Apartments

1327 Pacific Beach DrSan Diego, CA 92109

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4702 Mission Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4702 Mission Blvd

4702 Mission BlvdSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bahia Jewell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Jewell

4430 Jewell StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Grand Avenue Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Avenue Apartments

2295 Grand AveSan 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. 1128 Felspar Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. 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
1128 Felspar StreetSTUStudio,1BA$1,895
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,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
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,310
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111B- Upgrade1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Alta, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Alta area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Pacific Plaza Apartments in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $3,594. The second greatest value La Jolla Alta apartment is the 155111B- Upgrade Model at The Pacific at Mission Bay starting at $2,395 with a $2.84 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.
Pacific Plaza Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.27
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$3.20
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.55
1360 Hornblend St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$4.13
Del Rey Apartments3455 Del Rey Street1BR,1BA$4.39
Cedar ShoresStudio BStudio ,1BA$4.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Jolla Alta Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in La Jolla Alta?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in La Jolla Alta is at 1128 Felspar St listed at $1,895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Jolla Alta Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Jolla Alta Apartment is $1,860 at Pacific Beach Shores.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Jolla Alta Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Jolla Alta is starting from $2,495 at Emerald Manor Apartments.

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