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

3989 Nobel Dr, Unit 354

3979 Nobel Dr, Unit #312 Private bedroom/Bath

3965 Nobel Dr, Unit 236 Private Room+Bath

3975 Nobel Dr, Unit #290 Private Room+Bath

Canyon Park
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Pacific Gardens Genesee

Torrey Pines Village

8308 Regents Rd

Whispering Pines

8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, Unit 7208

3520 Lebon Dr, Unit 5314

Nobel Court

Costa Verde Village

3520 Lebon Dr, Unit 6213
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3550 Lebon Dr, Unit 6408

Axiom La Jolla

La Jolla Crossroads Apartments

3927 Nobel Dr, Unit 70

La Jolla Terrace

La Jolla Palms Apartment Homes
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8889 Caminito Plaza Centro, Unit 7342

3969 Nobel Dr, Unit 287

3927 Nobel Dr
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3520 Lebon Dr

3550 Lebon Dr

4084 Crystal Dawn Ln

7425 Charmant Dr

7565 Charmant Dr
Northern San Diego, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northern San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northern San Diego Studio Apartments | $3,477 | $2,215 | $10,000+ |
Northern San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,321 | $2,265 | $10,000+ |
Northern San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,741 | $2,940 | $10,000+ |
Northern San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,726 | $3,535 | $8,735 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Northern San Diego Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village Square Apartments | Junior One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2,265 |
Allina La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,290 |
Pacific Gardens Genesee | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Veranda La Jolla | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,305 |
La Jolla Canyon | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $2,365 |
Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments | Madrid (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $2,371 |
Canyon Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
Nobel Court | 1 BR 1 BA Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2,452 |
Axiom La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $2,565 |
La Jolla Crossroads Apartments | Panzano | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Towers at Costa Verde | Montecito | 3BR,2BA | $3.37 |
Regents Court | Point Reyes | 2BR,2BA | $3.60 |
3989 Nobel Dr, Unit 358 | 3989 Nobel Dr | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.18 |
Costa Verde Village | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Terraces at La Jolla Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
Torrey Pines Village | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
Regents La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Axiom La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
Allina La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Pacific Gardens Genesee | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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