
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Shores Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,600 (29 Rentals)
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The Tides

1141 Silverado St

3969 Nobel Dr
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3979 Nobel Dr, Unit #312 Private bedroom/Bath, Unit #312 Private bedroom/Bath

8490 Via Sonoma

3975 Nobel Dr, Unit #290 Private Room+Bath, Unit #290 Private Room+Bath

Veranda La Jolla

3440 Lebon Dr

3440 Lebon Dr, Unit Grnd Flr, Unit Grnd Flr

Whispering Pines
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Nobel Court

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Axiom La Jolla

3927 Nobel Dr

3550 Lebon Dr, Unit 6123, Unit 6123

Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments

Allina La Jolla

8545 Villa La Jolla Dr
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La Jolla Blue Apartments

8155 Camino Del Oro

8308 Regents Rd

7585 Charmant Dr

7545 Charmant Dr

Avalon La Jolla Colony

3520 Lebon Dr
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7772 Camino Glorita
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Jolla Shores?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Shores Studio Apartments | $3,002 | $1,700 | $5,500 |
| La Jolla Shores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $2,391 | $3,999 |
| La Jolla Shores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,109 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| La Jolla Shores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $13,566 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| La Jolla Shores 4 Bedroom Apartments | $18,391 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the La Jolla Shores Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA.
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Cheapest Available La Jolla Shores Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Jolla Shores 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 Shores apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments | Seville (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $2,210 |
| Allina La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,215 |
| Veranda La Jolla | Studio F | Studio,1BA | $2,282 |
| Nobel Court | 1 BR 1 BA Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2,403 |
| Village Square Apartments | Junior One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2,416 |
| Axiom La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $2,591 |
| Casa Linda Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| Costa Verde Village Apartments | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $2,735 |
| La Regencia Apartments | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Shores, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Shores 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 Shores apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whispering Pines starting at $3,025 with a $3.36 price per square foot in the Torrey Pines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Jolla Shores apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jollan Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
| Whispering Pines | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| La Regencia Apartments | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Costa Verde Village Apartments | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Terraces at La Jolla Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Regents La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
| Allina La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Veranda La Jolla | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Nobel Court | 1 BR 1 BA Reno | 1BR,1BA | $4.18 |
| Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments | Seville (Bond) | 1BR,1BA | $4.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Jolla Shores Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in La Jolla Shores?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Jolla Shores is under $2,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Jolla Shores?
The cheapest apartment in La Jolla Shores is Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments which is listed at $2,210, while the average apartment in La Jolla Shores costs $18,391.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Jolla Shores?
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 35 regular apartments in La Jolla Shores that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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