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3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,601 - $4,126
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3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3927 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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Allina La Jolla
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Allina La Jolla

3417 Lebon DrSan Diego, CA 92122

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Avalon La Jolla Colony
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon La Jolla Colony

7205-7295 Charmant DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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La Jolla Heights, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Jolla Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Jolla Heights area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments priced from $2,210. Allina La Jolla has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,215. Here are the most affordable La Jolla Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsSeville (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,210
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,215
Veranda La JollaStudio FStudio,1BA$2,282
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,345
Nobel Court1 BR 1 BA Reno1BR,1BA$2,403
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,416
Canyon ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,432
Westwood Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,540
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,591
La Jolla Nobel1 Bed 1 Bath B (4249)1BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Heights, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Heights area is the $2.71 price per square foot Townhouse Model at La Jollan Apartments in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value La Jolla Heights apartment is the Plan D Model at Westwood Apartment Homes starting at $3,125 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Torrey Pines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Jolla Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Jollan ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Westwood Apartment HomesPlan D2BR,2BA$3.07
Elan Terraza La Jolla2/2 - 900 sq/ft2BR,2BA$3.27
Whispering Pines2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.36
La Regencia ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.32
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.17
Terraces at La Jolla Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.82
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.40
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$3.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Jolla Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in La Jolla Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in La Jolla Heights is at Veranda La Jolla listed at $2,288.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Jolla Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Jolla Heights Apartment is $2,210 at Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Jolla Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Jolla Heights is starting from $2,850 at La Jollan Apartments.

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