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

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property at 3989 Nobel Dr

$1,950 - $2,050

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3989 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3985 Nobel Dr

$1,950 - $3,295

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3985 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3969 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $2,895

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3965 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $2,050

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3965 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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Canyon Park
$2,219 - $3,954
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Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Torrey Pines Village
$2,304 - $3,504
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Torrey Pines Village

8939 Lombard PlSan Diego, CA 92122
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Axiom La Jolla
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$2,316 - $3,836
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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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property at 3935 Nobel Dr

$2,700

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3935 Nobel Dr, Unit 117

3935 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 3520 Lebon Dr

$2,798

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3520 Lebon Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3957 Nobel Dr

$2,800

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3957 Nobel Dr, Unit Venetian San Diego

3957 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
property at 3967 Nobel Dr

$2,100 - $2,295

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3967 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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Allina La Jolla
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Allina La Jolla

3417 Lebon DrSan Diego, CA 92122

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Northern San Diego, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

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 Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments priced from $2,282. Pacific Gardens Genesee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Northern San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,282
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,491
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsSoledadStudio,1BA$2,600
La Jolla Nobel1 Bed 1 Bath A (4149)1BR,1BA$2,605
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,621
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsChianti1BR,1BA$2,850
Regents La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated)1BR,1BA$3,010
Allina La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$3,151
Terraces at La Jolla Village2 Beds 1 Bath (21A)2BR,1BA$3,194

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern San Diego, CA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northern San Diego area is the $3.68 price per square foot South Tower Montecito Model at Towers at Costa Verde Apartments in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $5,210. The second greatest value Northern San Diego apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath E (Opal Plan - Renovated) Model at Regents La Jolla starting at $4,060 with a $3.36 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 Verde ApartmentsSouth Tower Montecito3BR,2BA$3.68
Regents La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath E (Opal Plan - Renovated)2BR,2BA$3.36
Allina La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$3.14
Veranda La Jolla2X2A2BR,2BA$3.36
Solazzo Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,2BA$3.94
La Jolla Nobel2 bed 1 bath B (4249)2BR,1BA$4.06
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsChianti1BR,1BA$3.31
Terraces at La Jolla Village2 Beds 1 Bath (21A)2BR,1BA$3.82
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsSoledadStudio ,1BA$4.19

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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 Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments which is listed at $2,282, while the average apartment in Northern San Diego costs $3,315.

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 11 regular apartments in Northern San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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