Cheap Homes for Rent in the La Jolla Alta Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,100 (14 Rentals)

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property at 3418 Jemez Dr

$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3418 Jemez Dr

San DiegoCA92117

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property at 1855 Diamond St

$3,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 20

1855 Diamond St, Unit 5-232

1855 Diamond St
San DiegoCA92109

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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 $1,968. 1360 Hornblend St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. 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$1,968
1360 Hornblend St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
The Mayer @PBStudio / 1 Bath - 430 sq ft- ADU- AffordableStudio,1BA$2,264
WELCOME HOMEOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$2,350
Elan Beachlofts1x11BR,1BA$2,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Alta, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Alta area is the $4.62 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath B Model at Casas by the Sea in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $4,827. The second greatest value La Jolla Alta apartment is the Unit 8 Model at La Jolla West Wind starting at $5,400 with a $5.27 price per square foot in the La Jolla Alta 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 Sea2 Bed, 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$4.62
La Jolla West WindUnit 82BR,2BA$5.27
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$2.71
Pacific Bay Club ApartmentsNewport2BR,2BA$3.31
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111B- Upgrade1BR,1BA$3.07
WELCOME HOMEOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$3.62
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.97
1360 Hornblend St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.62
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$5.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Jolla Alta

What type of rentals are currently available in La Jolla Alta?

There are currently 1039 Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Alta, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,672 to $20,076. There are also 160 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Jolla Alta ranging from $1,110 to $95,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in La Jolla Alta?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in La Jolla Alta ranges from $1,110 to $95,000 with an average monthly rent of $20,439.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in La Jolla Alta?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in La Jolla Alta range from $3,775 to $8,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,900 to $39,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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