Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Alta Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $500 (82 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Leland

6224-6240 Dowling DrLa Jolla, CA 92037

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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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Cedar Shores
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver 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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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 Apartments 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 Club ApartmentsSoledadStudio,1BA$1,880
Cedar ShoresStudio BStudio,1BA$2,007
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,099
Del Rey Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,195
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
WELCOME HOMEOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Emerald Manor ApartmentsLarge 1br Location in Beautiful PB Community1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Alta, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Alta area is the $3.77 price per square foot Norte Large 2BR - (2x2G) - "D" Model at Casas by the Sea in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value La Jolla Alta apartment is the 155111A- Renovated Model at The Pacific at Mission Bay starting at $2,495 with a $3.03 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.
Casas by the SeaNorte Large 2BR - (2x2G) - "D"2BR,2BA$3.77
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111A- Renovated1BR,1BA$3.03
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.41
WELCOME HOMEOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Emerald Manor ApartmentsLarge 1br Location in Beautiful PB Community1BR,1BA$3.61
Del Rey Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.66
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$4.13
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsSoledadStudio ,1BA$3.96

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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 $2,295.

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 $20,332.

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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