Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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The Tides
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Tides

7431 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, CA 92037
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The Leland I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Leland I

6224-6240 Dowling DrLa Jolla, CA 92037
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The Leland II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Leland II

6229-6237 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, CA 92037

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property at 4036 Shasta St

$2,350 - $3,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 20

4036 Shasta St

San DiegoCA92109

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Turquoise Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Turquoise Place

891 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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4117 1/2 Ingraham St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

4117 1/2 Ingraham St.

4105-4123 Ingraham StSan Diego, CA 92109
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The Cove PB
Studio Apartments

The Cove PB

901-919 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1128 Felspar Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Felspar Street

1128 Felspar StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Casa Frida
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Frida

1530 Chalcedony StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Sail Bay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sail Bay Apartments

1327 Pacific Beach DrSan Diego, CA 92109
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4702 Mission Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4702 Mission Blvd

4702 Mission BlvdSan Diego, CA 92109

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Bahia Jewell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Jewell

4430 Jewell StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Viking Pacific
1 Bedroom Apartments

Viking Pacific

1156 Hornblend StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1452 Grand Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1452 Grand Ave

1452 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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1729 Diamond St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1729 Diamond St

1729 Diamond StSan Diego, CA 92109

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Royal Reed Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Reed Apartments

1488 Reed AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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1435 Felspar St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1435 Felspar St

1435 Felspar StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1041 Diamond St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1041 Diamond St

1041 Diamond StSan Diego, CA 92109
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1133 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133 Grand Ave

1133 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Ocean Palms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Palms Apartments

1346 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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1327 Grand Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1327 Grand Ave

1327 Grand AveSan Diego, CA 92109
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Upper Hermosa, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Hermosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Hermosa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Beach Shores priced from $1,860. 1128 Felspar St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Upper Hermosa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
1128 Felspar StSTUStudio,1BA$1,895
1360 Hornblend St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
1452 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,395
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,500
The Leland IIStudio - 6225Studio,1BA$2,895
Drift Pacific Beach1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,195
Pacific Plaza Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3,594
La Jolla West Wind2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$4,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Hermosa, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Hermosa area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at JEWELL SREET in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $3,594. The second greatest value Upper Hermosa apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at La Jolla West Wind starting at $4,900 with a $4.78 price per square foot in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Hermosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.27
La Jolla West Wind2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$4.78
DRIFT PB1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.75
1360 Hornblend St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$5.00
1261 Prospect St1261 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$7.24
The Leland IIStudio - 6227Studio ,1BA$7.63

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Upper Hermosa, La Jolla, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Hermosa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper Hermosa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper Hermosa is at 1128 Felspar Street listed at $1,895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Hermosa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Hermosa Apartment is $1,860 at Pacific Beach Shores.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper Hermosa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper Hermosa is starting from $3,594 at JEWELL SREET.

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