Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern San Diego Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,665 (28 Rentals)

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Canyon Park
$2,215 - $3,950

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Base Rent$2,215 - $3,950

Total Monthly Price$2,215 - $3,950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 24

Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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property at 3969 Nobel Dr
$2,250 - $3,095

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Base Rent$2,250 - $3,095

Total Monthly Price$2,250 - $3,095
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3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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property at 3989 Nobel Dr
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250

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3989 Nobel Dr, Unit #356 Private Room+Bath

3989 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 3520 Lebon Dr
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3520 Lebon Dr, Unit 5221

3520 Lebon Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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Axiom La Jolla
$2,501 - $4,021

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Axiom La Jolla

3950 Mahaila AveSan Diego, CA 92122
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property at 3927 Nobel Dr
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
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3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 70

3927 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 3935 Nobel Dr
$2,675

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Base Rent$2,675

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3935 Nobel Dr, Unit 117

3935 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122
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property at 3520 Lebon Dr
$2,798

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Base Rent$2,798

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3520 Lebon 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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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 Studio unit found at Veranda La Jolla priced from $2,474. Allina La Jolla has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,575. Here are the most affordable Northern San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Veranda La JollaStudio CStudio, 1BA$2,474
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2,575
La Jolla Nobel1 Bed 1 Bath A (4149)1BR, 1BA$2,605
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Renovated)1BR, 1BA$2,838
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsChianti1BR, 1BA$2,850
La Jolla Canyon ApartmentsCatalina2BR, 1BA$3,110
Towers at Costa Verde ApartmentsSouth Tower Catalina1BR, 1BA$3,200
Axiom La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath F2BR, 2BA$3,506
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsNewport2BR, 2BA$3,745
Regents CourtPahoa Island2BR, 2BA$4,348

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern San Diego, CA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northern San Diego area is the $4.42 price per square foot 2B-10B Upgraded Model at The Jewel at LUX in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $9,175. The second greatest value Northern San Diego apartment is the South Tower Montecito Model at Towers at Costa Verde Apartments in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting at $5,085 with a $3.59 price per square foot. 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.
The Jewel at LUX2B-10B Upgraded2BR, 2BA$4.42
Towers at Costa Verde ApartmentsSouth Tower Montecito3BR, 2BA$3.59
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsVentura3BR, 2BA$3.76
Regents CourtPahoa Island2BR, 2BA$3.87
Axiom La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath F2BR, 2BA$3.77
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsChianti1BR, 1BA$3.31
La Jolla Canyon ApartmentsCatalina2BR, 1BA$3.89
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$3.95
La Jolla Nobel1 Bed 1 Bath A (4149)1BR, 1BA$4.01
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Renovated)1BR, 1BA$4.47

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Northern San Diego, La Jolla, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern San Diego Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northern San Diego?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northern San Diego is under $4,348.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northern San Diego is Veranda La Jolla which is listed at $2,499, while the average apartment in Northern San Diego costs $3,264.

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 6 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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