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3927 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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7425 Charmant Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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7405 Charmant Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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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 Studio unit found at Canyon Park priced from $2,222. Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,255. Here are the most affordable Northern San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,222
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsSeville (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,255
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Village Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,304
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,347
Veranda La JollaStudio CStudio,1BA$2,359
La Jolla Canyon ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,365
Nobel Court1 BR 1 BA Reno1BR,1BA$2,411
Torrey Pines Village1x1 AR1BR,1BA$2,507
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$2,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern San Diego, CA

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northern San Diego area is the $3.34 price per square foot Montecito Model at Towers at Costa Verde Apartments in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $4,960. The second greatest value Northern San Diego apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath with Den D (Jewel Plan - Classic) Model at Regents La Jolla starting at $3,910 with a $3.50 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 ApartmentsMontecito3BR,2BA$3.34
Regents La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath with Den D (Jewel Plan - Classic)2BR,2BA$3.50
3989 Nobel Dr, Unit 3583989 Nobel Dr2BR,2.5BA$2.91
La Jolla Palms Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,2BA$3.37
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsChianti1BR,1BA$3.31
Axiom La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$3.66
Torrey Pines Village1x1 AR1BR,1BA$3.74
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.60
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53
Village Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$3.72

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northern San Diego, La Jolla, CA

Ranked #5

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $2,545.

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 $2,252, while the average apartment in Northern San Diego costs $5,042.

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 77 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 $1,798 which is $3,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern San Diego.

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