Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Alta Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,200 (31 Rentals)
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1605 Diamond St

2313-2315 Grand Ave

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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 |
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La Jolla Alta Studio Apartments | $2,938 | $1,500 | $5,995 |
La Jolla Alta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $1,495 | $4,400 |
La Jolla Alta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,151 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
La Jolla Alta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,244 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
La Jolla Alta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,690 | $7,770 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
Pacific Bay Club | Soledad | Studio,1BA | $1,880 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
Del Rey Apartments | 1x1 UNFURNISHED | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Avaz Pacific Beach | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Casa Linda Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
1729 Diamond St | 1731.5 | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
The Pacific at Mission Bay | 155111B- Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
3021-3037 Luna Ave | 2x1 Brand New Construction | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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JEWELL SREET | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
The Pacific at Mission Bay | 155111B- Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
2128 Balboa Ave, Unit 1 | 2128 Balboa Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.52 |
5932 Soledad Mountain Rd, Unit Guest House | 5932 Soledad Mountain Rd | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.65 |
3021-3037 Luna Ave | 2x1 Brand New Construction | 2BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Mara Pacific Beach | A09.1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.12 |
Villa Monair | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
1729 Diamond St | 1731.5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Pacific Bay Club | Soledad | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
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Best Local Schools in La Jolla Alta, La Jolla, CA
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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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