Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Alta Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $500 (59 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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property at 1141 Silverado St
$1,600 - $1,700
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Available Sep 21
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1141 Silverado St

San DiegoCA92037
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Cedar Shores
$1,672 - $2,856

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Base Rent$1,672 - $2,856

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Cedar Shores

2151 Oliver AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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WELCOME HOME
$2,295 - $2,395

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Base Rent$2,295 - $2,395

Total Monthly Price$2,295 - $2,395
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WELCOME HOME

4776 Lamont StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Elan Baylofts
$2,345 - $3,875

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Base Rent$2,345 - $3,875

Total Monthly Price$2,345 - $3,875
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Elan Baylofts

1450-1472 Pacific Beach DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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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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1128 Felspar Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Felspar Street

1128 Felspar 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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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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1360 Hornblend St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Hornblend St

1360 Hornblend StSan 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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Grand Avenue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Avenue Apartments

2202-2248 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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(zzz-7/12) 1452
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

(zzz-7/12) 1452

1452 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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SDS M1617-1623
1 Bedroom Apartments

SDS M1617-1623

1617-1623 Hornblend 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsSoledadStudio,1BA$1,905
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,968
Sail Bay ApartmentsStudio - DownstairsStudio,1BA$1,995
The Mayer @PBStudio / 1 Bath - 430 sq ft- ADU- AffordableStudio,1BA$2,095
Del Rey Apartments3455 Del Rey Street1BR,1BA$2,195
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
SDS M1617-16231BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,395
3021 Luna Ave2x1 Duplex2BR,1BA$2,695
1941 Thomas Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsNewport2BR,2BA$3.34
1919 Reed Ave, Unit 1919 Reed Avenue Unit C1919 Reed Ave2BR,2BA$4.31
3021 Luna Ave2x1 New Construction2BR,1BA$3.75
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
1941 Thomas Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.32
2255 Garnet Ave, Unit #12255 Garnet Ave1BR,1BA$4.72
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.62
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$4.52
Del Rey Apartments3455 Del Rey Street1BR,1BA$4.39

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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