Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Muirlands Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,400 (21 Rentals)

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4600 Lamont St

San DiegoCA92109

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2166 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2166 Grand Ave

2166 Grand AveSan 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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Bay Palms Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Palms Apartment

2201-2233 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Bahia Jewell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Jewell

4430 Jewell StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Muirlands, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Muirlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Muirlands area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Beach Shores priced from $1,860. 1729 Diamond St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Muirlands apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
1729 Diamond St1731.51BR,1BA$2,495
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,600
801 Pearl StreetD 1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3,450
Girard Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Muirlands, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Muirlands area is the $4.02 price per square foot Mar A - 2x2B - (2BR) Model at Casas by the Sea in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $4,285. The second greatest value Muirlands apartment is the 7450 Girard Ave Model at 7450 Girard Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,900 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Muirlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casas by the SeaMar A - 2x2B - (2BR)2BR,2BA$4.02
7450 Girard Ave, Unit 27450 Girard Ave1BR,1BA$2.38
Oceanhouse on ProspectSunrise1BR,1BA$6.38
6455 La Jolla Blvd, Unit 2496455 La Jolla Blvd1BR,1BA$4.34
1729 Diamond St1731.51BR,1BA$3.56
Viking Pacific1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.71
1855 Diamond St, Unit 1141855 Diamond St1BR,1BA$4.27
1801 Diamond Street, Unit 3-1241801 Diamond Street1BR,1BA$4.75
801 Pearl StreetD 1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$6.13
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Muirlands, La Jolla, CA

Ranked #16

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 Muirlands Neighborhood in La Jolla, CA

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

16 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

13 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Muirlands Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Muirlands?

The cheapest apartment in Muirlands is Pacific Beach Shores which is listed at $1,860, while the average apartment in Muirlands costs $7,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Muirlands?

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

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