Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Heights Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,600 (24 Rentals)

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Veranda La Jolla
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda La Jolla

3845 Nobel DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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La Jolla Canyon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Jolla Canyon

9515 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121

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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 Allina La Jolla priced from $2,213. Canyon Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,213
Canyon ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,215
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Nobel Court1 BR 1 BA Reno1BR,1BA$2,306
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Heights, CA

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Heights area is the $3.40 price per square foot Montecito Model at Towers at Costa Verde in the in the University City neighborhood starting from $5,060. The second greatest value La Jolla Heights apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath B (Garnet Plan - Renovated) Model at Regents La Jolla starting at $4,085 with a $3.68 price per square foot in the University City 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.
Towers at Costa VerdeMontecito3BR,2BA$3.40
Regents La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath B (Garnet Plan - Renovated)2BR,2BA$3.68
Axiom La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath E2BR,2BA$3.78
La RegenciaPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.04
3021-3037 Luna Ave2x1 Brand New Construction2BR,1BA$3.62
Torrey Pines VillagePlan B1BR,1BA$3.42
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1Bath 709sf1BR,1BA$3.67
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.36
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$3.72
La Jolla CanyonPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
La Jolla Heights, La Jolla, CA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in La Jolla, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the La Jolla Heights Neighborhood in La Jolla, CA

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,595.

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

The cheapest apartment in La Jolla Heights is Allina La Jolla which is listed at $2,192, while the average apartment in La Jolla Heights costs $15,300.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in La Jolla Heights?

Cheap apartments in La Jolla Heights have an average cost of $770 which is $14,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Jolla Heights.

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