
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Alta Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $500 (59 Rentals)
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The Tides

1141 Silverado St

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Cedar Shores

1239 Hornblend St

Pacific Beach Shores

Bayview Apartments

2236 1/2 Grand Ave

1632 Diamond St
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Villa Monair

The Mayer @PB

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WELCOME HOME

3287-89 Luna Ave

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Elan Baylofts

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Elan Beachlofts

1617-1623 Hornblend St

1944-46 Oliver Ave

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2255 Garnet Ave, Unit #1
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Turquoise Place

Swiss Chalet Apartments

2720 Figueroa Blvd

The Pacific Lamont

Bay Palms Apartment

4117 1/2 Ingraham St.

1128 Felspar Street

Mission Bay Towers

The Cove PB

Casa Frida
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Sail Bay Apartments

Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED

1360 Hornblend St

Apartments on Cass St.

4702 Mission Blvd

Bahia Jewell

Diamond Park Apartments

6112 Travers Way

2609 Pico Pl
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4060 Huerfano Ave

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4730 Noyes St

Pacific Bay Club Apartments

Avaz Pacific Beach

(zzz-7/12) 1452

SDS M1617-1623

3453 Jemez Dr

2921 Renault St
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La Jolla Alta, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Jolla Alta?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Alta Studio Apartments | $2,525 | $1,672 | $5,500 |
| La Jolla Alta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $1,900 | $8,358 |
| La Jolla Alta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,776 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| La Jolla Alta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,422 | $3,775 | $8,950 |
| La Jolla Alta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,756 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the La Jolla Alta Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at Pacific Bay Club Apartments priced from $1,905. Pacific Beach Shores has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,968. Here are the most affordable La Jolla Alta apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Bay Club Apartments | Soledad | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
| Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| Sail Bay Apartments | Studio - Downstairs | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| The Mayer @PB | Studio / 1 Bath - 430 sq ft- ADU- Affordable | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Del Rey Apartments | 3455 Del Rey Street | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
| SDS M1617-1623 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| 3021 Luna Ave | 2x1 Duplex | 2BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| 1941 Thomas Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Alta, CA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Alta area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at JEWELL SREET in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $3,594. The second greatest value La Jolla Alta apartment is the Newport Model at Pacific Bay Club Apartments starting at $2,920 with a $3.34 price per square foot in the Clairemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Jolla Alta apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEWELL SREET | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| Pacific Bay Club Apartments | Newport | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| 1919 Reed Ave, Unit 1919 Reed Avenue Unit C | 1919 Reed Ave | 2BR,2BA | $4.31 |
| 3021 Luna Ave | 2x1 New Construction | 2BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 1941 Thomas Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.32 |
| 2255 Garnet Ave, Unit #1 | 2255 Garnet Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.72 |
| Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Avaz Pacific Beach | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.52 |
| Del Rey Apartments | 3455 Del Rey Street | 1BR,1BA | $4.39 |
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Best Local Schools in La Jolla Alta, La Jolla, CA
Pacific Beach Elementary
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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 Sail Bay Apartments listed at $1,995.
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 $1,968 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 $2,695 at 3021 Luna Ave.
What is the most affordable La Jolla Alta Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap La Jolla Alta Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1251-1253 Van Nuys and starts from $8,950.
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