Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $500 (14 Rentals)

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The Leland II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Leland II

6229-6237 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, CA 92037

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Turquoise Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Turquoise Place

891 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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The Cove PB
Studio Apartments

The Cove PB

901-919 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1128 Felspar Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Felspar Street

1128 Felspar StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Casa Frida
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Frida

1530 Chalcedony StSan Diego, CA 92109
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4702 Mission Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4702 Mission Blvd

4702 Mission BlvdSan Diego, CA 92109
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Viking Pacific
1 Bedroom Apartments

Viking Pacific

1156 Hornblend StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Lower Hermosa, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Hermosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Hermosa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Beach Shores priced from $1,860. Casa Linda Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Lower Hermosa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,195
The Leland IADU-StudioStudio,1BA$2,795
Ocean Palms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,795
Elan Pacific Lofts2/1 - 700 sq/ft2BR,1BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hermosa, CA

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Hermosa area is the $4.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom|2 Bath|Den - Upstairs - View Model at Oceans 315 in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $6,995. The second greatest value Lower Hermosa apartment is the Wrelton Dr. House 3x2 Model at Casas by the Sea starting at $7,199 with a $5.15 price per square foot in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Hermosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oceans 3152 Bedroom|2 Bath|Den - Upstairs - View2BR,2BA$4.76
Casas by the SeaWrelton Dr. House 3x23BR,2BA$5.15
Oceanhouse on ProspectCoast1BR,1BA$6.72
Elan Pacific Lofts2/1 - 700 sq/ft2BR,1BA$4.14
801 Pearl StreetB.1 0 bed, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$5.57
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.39
The Leland IADU-Studio-yardStudio ,1BA$9.22
Ocean Palms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,795.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Hermosa, La Jolla, CA

Ranked #14

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 Lower Hermosa Neighborhood in La Jolla, CA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Hermosa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Hermosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Hermosa is under $7,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Hermosa?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Hermosa is Pacific Beach Shores which is listed at $1,860, while the average apartment in Lower Hermosa costs $12,436.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Hermosa?

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 2 regular apartments in Lower Hermosa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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