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7431 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, CA 92037
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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 $2,350. Veranda La Jolla has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,363. 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$2,350
Veranda La JollaStudio CStudio,1BA$2,363
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1 Bath 687sf1BR,1BA$2,383
Village Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,389
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,442

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Shores, CA

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Shores area is the $3.07 price per square foot Ventura I Model at La Regencia Apartments in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $4,450. The second greatest value La Jolla Shores apartment is the Townhouse Model at La Jollan Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Bay Ho 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 ApartmentsVentura I3BR,2BA$3.07
La Jollan ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Terraces at La Jolla Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.82
Regents La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated)1BR,1BA$3.69
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$3.53
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1Bath 694sf1BR,1BA$3.50
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.75
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Renovated)1BR,1BA$4.45
Regents CourtSan Miguel1BR,1BA$4.42
Village Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$3.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
La Jolla Shores, La Jolla, CA

Ranked #6

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

36 / 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 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 $2,765.

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 $2,350, while the average apartment in La Jolla Shores costs $4,500.

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 53 regular apartments in La Jolla Shores 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 Shores?

Cheap apartments in La Jolla Shores have an average cost of $2,018 which is $2,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Jolla Shores.

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