Cheap Homes for Rent in Northern San Diego Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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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 Allina La Jolla priced from $2,281. 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
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,281
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$2,351
La Jolla CanyonPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,365
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern San Diego, CA

As of June 17, 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 University City neighborhood starting from $5,010. The second greatest value Northern San Diego apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Terraces at La Jolla Village starting at $3,194 with a $3.82 price per square foot in the University City 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 VerdeMontecito3BR,2BA$3.37
Terraces at La Jolla Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.82
Torrey Pines VillagePlan B1BR,1BA$3.42
La Jolla Palms Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.89
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsCordoba (Renovated)1BR,1BA$3.92
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$3.66
Canyon ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.91
La Jolla CanyonPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern San Diego

What type of rentals are currently available in Northern San Diego?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Northern San Diego, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,235 to $28,013. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northern San Diego ranging from $1,200 to $6,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northern San Diego?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northern San Diego ranges from $1,200 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,517.

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