
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Shores Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,600 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Jolla Shores?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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La Jolla Shores Studio Apartments | $3,398 | $1,800 | $5,995 |
La Jolla Shores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,168 | $2,281 | $5,993 |
La Jolla Shores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,188 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
La Jolla Shores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,366 | $3,535 | $4,675 |
La Jolla Shores 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 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 Allina La Jolla priced from $2,281. Casa Linda Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable La Jolla Shores apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Allina La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,281 |
Casa Linda Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Veranda La Jolla | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,345 |
Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments | Madrid (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
Village Square Apartments | Junior One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2,451 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Shores, CA
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Shores area is the $3.04 price per square foot Pinnacle Model at La Regencia in the in the University City neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value La Jolla Shores apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Terraces at La Jolla Village starting at $3,194 with a $3.82 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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La Regencia | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Terraces at La Jolla Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
3021-3037 Luna Ave | 2x1 Brand New Construction | 2BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Regents La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
La Jolla Palms Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments | Cordoba (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
Axiom La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
La Jolla Blue Apartments | 1Bed 1 Bath 687sf | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
Allina La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Veranda La Jolla | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLa Jolla Shores, La Jolla, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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?
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- 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 $2,710.
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 $2,281, while the average apartment in La Jolla Shores costs $12,000.
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 15 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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