Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $500 (18 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 220 Coast Blvd

$1,700 - $3,900

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220 Coast Blvd

San DiegoCA92037

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Turquoise Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

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891 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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The Cove PB
Studio Apartments

The Cove PB

901-919 Turquoise 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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1360 Hornblend St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Hornblend St

1360 Hornblend StSan 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 Studio unit found at Apartments on Cass St. priced from $1,695. Pacific Beach Shores has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here are the most affordable Lower Hermosa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
1360 Hornblend St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Girard Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hermosa, CA

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Hermosa area is the $4.14 price per square foot Norte Large 2BR - (2x2G) - "D" Model at Casas by the Sea in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $5,270. The second greatest value Lower Hermosa apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Leland II starting at $4,395 with a $5.33 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.
Casas by the SeaNorte Large 2BR - (2x2G) - "D"2BR,2BA$4.14
The Leland II2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$5.33
Oceans 3152 Bedroom (820 SF) - Downstairs2BR,2BA$6.09
801 Pearl StreetE 2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$5.76
Oceanhouse on ProspectSunrise1BR,1BA$6.68
1360 Hornblend St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.39
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio ,1BA$3.39
Girard Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$8.79

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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 $4,999.

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 $31,416.

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 4 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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