Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Shores Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,600 (39 Rentals)

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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 3989 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $2,050

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Available Aug 15

3989 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3969 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $2,995

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Available Jun 30

3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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property at 3965 Nobel Dr

$2,050 - $2,095

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3965 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 7525 Charmant Dr

$2,350

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$2,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7525 Charmant Dr, Unit 111

7525 Charmant Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 3937 Nobel Dr

$2,400

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3937 Nobel Dr, Unit 133

3937 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122

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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,546 - $4,006
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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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property at 3987 Nobel Dr

$2,795

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3987 Nobel Dr, Unit 337

3987 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 3520 Lebon Dr

$2,798

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$2,798

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 30

3520 Lebon 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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3021 Luna Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3021 Luna Ave

3021 Luna AveSan Diego, CA 92117
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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 1 Bed unit found at Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments priced from $2,200. Allina La Jolla has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,226. Here are the most affordable La Jolla Shores apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Bond)1BR,1BA$2,200
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,226
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$2,358
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,546
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1 Bath 687sf1BR,1BA$2,651
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,785
La Regencia ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,805
Regents CourtSan Miguel1BR,1BA$3,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Shores, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Shores area is the $4.78 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at La Jolla West Wind in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value La Jolla Shores apartment is the 2Bed 2Bath 961sf Model at La Jolla Blue Apartments starting at $3,648 with a $3.80 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 Jolla West Wind2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$4.78
La Jolla Blue Apartments2Bed 2Bath 961sf2BR,2BA$3.80
La Regencia ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.19
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.23
Terraces at La Jolla Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.82
Regents La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated)1BR,1BA$4.40
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsCordoba (Renovated)1BR,1BA$3.58
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$3.78
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$4.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Jolla Shores Apartments

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 $2,200, while the average apartment in La Jolla Shores costs $10,586.

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 8 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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