Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern San Diego Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,600 (38 Rentals)

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3927 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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Veranda La Jolla
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda La Jolla

3845 Nobel DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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La Jolla Canyon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Jolla Canyon

9515 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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3520 Lebon Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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3550 Lebon Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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Cheapest Available Northern San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northern San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Square Apartments priced from $2,265. Allina La Jolla has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,290. Here are the most affordable Northern San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,265
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,290
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Veranda La JollaStudio BStudio,1BA$2,305
La Jolla CanyonPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,365
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,371
Canyon ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,425
Nobel Court1 BR 1 BA Reno1BR,1BA$2,452
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$2,565
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsPanzanoStudio,1BA$2,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern San Diego, CA

As of July 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northern San Diego area is the $3.37 price per square foot Montecito Model at Towers at Costa Verde in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $5,010. The second greatest value Northern San Diego apartment is the Point Reyes Model at Regents Court starting at $3,979 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Torrey Pines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northern San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towers at Costa VerdeMontecito3BR,2BA$3.37
Regents CourtPoint Reyes2BR,2BA$3.60
3989 Nobel Dr, Unit 3583989 Nobel Dr2BR,2.5BA$3.18
Costa Verde VillagePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.17
Terraces at La Jolla Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.82
Torrey Pines VillagePlan B1BR,1BA$3.42
Regents La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated)1BR,1BA$3.51
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$3.91
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.51
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern San Diego Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern San Diego?

The cheapest apartment in Northern San Diego is Village Square Apartments which is listed at $2,265, while the average apartment in Northern San Diego costs $4,992.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northern San Diego?

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 28 regular apartments in Northern San Diego 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 Northern San Diego?

Cheap apartments in Northern San Diego have an average cost of $907 which is $4,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern San Diego.

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