Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern San Diego Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,600 (31 Rentals)

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property at 4419 Via Amable

$956

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$956

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

4419 Via Amable

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3989 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $2,050

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 15

3989 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3969 Nobel Dr

$1,995 - $2,995

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$1,995 - $2,995

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3969 Nobel Dr

San DiegoCA92122
property at 3965 Nobel Dr

$2,050 - $2,095

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$2,050 - $2,095

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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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property at 3937 Nobel Dr

$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3937 Nobel Dr, Unit 133

3937 Nobel Dr
San DiegoCA92122

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property at 3520 Lebon Dr

$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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property at 3550 Lebon Dr

$2,600 - $3,225

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3550 Lebon Dr

San DiegoCA92122

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 $2,200. Canyon Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,219. 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 (Bond)1BR,1BA$2,200
Canyon ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,219
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,224
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$2,299
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,345
Nobel Court1 BR 1 BA Reno1BR,1BA$2,562
La Jolla Nobel1 Bed 1 Bath B (4249)1BR,1BA$2,605
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsPanzanoStudio,1BA$2,625
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,785
Regents CourtSan Miguel1BR,1BA$3,102

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern San Diego, CA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northern San Diego area is the $3.64 price per square foot 2B-5 Model at The Jewel at LUX in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $6,785. The second greatest value Northern San Diego apartment is the South Tower Regency Model at Towers at Costa Verde Apartments starting at $3,610 with a $3.76 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.
The Jewel at LUX2B-52BR,2BA$3.64
Towers at Costa Verde ApartmentsSouth Tower Regency1BR,1BA$3.76
Costa Verde Village ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.23
Regents La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated)1BR,1BA$4.12
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
La Jolla Nobel1 Bed 1 Bath A (4149)1BR,1BA$4.10
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.61
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsPanzanoStudio ,1BA$4.06
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$3.59
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsSeville (Renovated)1BR,1BA$4.28

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Northern San Diego, La Jolla, CA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northern San Diego?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northern San Diego is at Canyon Park listed at $2,219.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northern San Diego Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northern San Diego Apartment is $2,200 at Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northern San Diego Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northern San Diego is starting from $3,565 at La Jolla Crossroads Apartments.

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