Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Shores Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,600 (39 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
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The Tides
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Tides

7431 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, CA 92037
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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

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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
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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property at 8889 Caminito Plaza Centro

$2,495 - $2,695

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8889 Caminito Plaza Centro

San DiegoCA92122
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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,521 - $3,686
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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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property at 7425 Charmant Dr

$2,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 28

7425 Charmant Dr, Unit 2814

7425 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

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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 Shores, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

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 Studio unit found at Elan Beachcomber La Jolla priced from $2,295. Allina La Jolla has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,324. Here are the most affordable La Jolla Shores apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Beachcomber La JollaStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,324
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$2,452
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,462
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,500
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1 Bath 687sf1BR,1BA$2,506
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,521
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,536
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsSoledadStudio,1BA$2,600
Avalon La Jolla Colony5431BR,1BA$2,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Shores, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Shores 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 Shores apartment is the Valencia (Renovated) Model at Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments starting at $3,821 with a $4.13 price per square foot in the University City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Jolla Shores apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Regencia ApartmentsBelmont II2BR,2BA$2.94
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsValencia (Renovated)2BR,2BA$4.13
Regents La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated)1BR,1BA$4.11
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1 Bath 687sf1BR,1BA$3.65
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.56
Nobel Court1 BR 1 BA Large Reno1BR,1BA$4.13
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$3.83
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsSoledadStudio ,1BA$4.19
Avalon La Jolla Colony5431BR,1BA$4.81
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$4.73

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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 $2,610.

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

The cheapest apartment in La Jolla Shores is Allina La Jolla which is listed at $2,324, while the average apartment in La Jolla Shores costs $14,568.

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 25 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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