Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Heights Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,600 (55 Rentals)

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property at 3151 Via Alicante

$2,645 - $2,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

3151 Via Alicante

La JollaCA92037
property at 3985 Nobel Dr

$1,950 - $3,295

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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3985 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3989 Nobel Dr

$1,950 - $2,050

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 15

3989 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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property at 3965 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $2,050

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3965 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3969 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $3,195

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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Canyon Park
$2,219 - $3,954
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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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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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Torrey Pines Village
$2,304 - $3,504
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Torrey Pines Village

8939 Lombard PlSan Diego, CA 92122
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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,456 - $3,691
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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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property at 8889 Caminito Plaza Centro

$2,495 - $2,695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8889 Caminito Plaza Centro

San DiegoCA92122

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property at 7575 Charmant Dr

$2,650

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$2,650
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

7575 Charmant Dr, Unit 1012

7575 Charmant Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 3935 Nobel Dr

$2,700

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3935 Nobel Dr, Unit 117

3935 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 3520 Lebon Dr

$2,798

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3520 Lebon Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3957 Nobel Dr

$2,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3957 Nobel Dr, Unit Venetian San Diego

3957 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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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 Studio unit found at Elan Beachcomber La Jolla priced from $2,295. Pacific Gardens Genesee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,355. Here are the most affordable La Jolla Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Beachcomber La JollaStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,355
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$2,452
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,461
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,462
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,536
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,541
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1 Bath 687sf1BR,1BA$2,544
Avalon La Jolla Colony5431BR,1BA$2,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Heights, CA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Heights area is the $2.94 price per square foot Belmont II Model at La Regencia Apartments in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $3,525. The second greatest value La Jolla Heights apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath A (Pearl Plan - Renovated) Model at Regents La Jolla starting at $4,090 with a $3.71 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 Regencia ApartmentsBelmont II2BR,2BA$2.94
Regents La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath A (Pearl Plan - Renovated)2BR,2BA$3.71
Westwood Apartment HomesPlan D2BR,2BA$3.32
Towers at Costa Verde ApartmentsSouth Tower Meridian with Den Option1BR,1BA$4.01
La Jolla Nobel2 bed 1 bath B (4249)2BR,1BA$4.06
La Jolla Canyon ApartmentsCatalina2BR,1BA$3.85
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1 Bath 687sf1BR,1BA$3.63
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.71
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.62
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$3.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Jolla Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in La Jolla Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Jolla Heights is under $2,570.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Jolla Heights?

The cheapest apartment in La Jolla Heights is Pacific Gardens Genesee which is listed at $2,355, while the average apartment in La Jolla Heights costs $14,615.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Jolla Heights?

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 21 regular apartments in La Jolla Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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