Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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The Leland II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Leland II

6229-6237 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, CA 92037
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Turquoise Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Turquoise Place

891 Turquoise 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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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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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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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 Studio unit found at Sail Bay Apartments priced from $1,695. Pacific Beach Shores has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here are the most affordable Upper Hermosa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sail Bay ApartmentsStudio - DownstairsStudio,1BA$1,695
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED1442BStudio,1BA$2,150
The Leland IADU-StudioStudio,1BA$2,795
Ocean Palms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Hermosa, CA

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Hermosa area is the $4.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom|2 Bath|Den - Upstairs - View Model at Oceans 315 in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $6,995. The second greatest value Upper Hermosa apartment is the Wrelton Dr. House 3x2 Model at Casas by the Sea starting at $7,199 with a $5.15 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.
Oceans 3152 Bedroom|2 Bath|Den - Upstairs - View2BR,2BA$4.76
Casas by the SeaWrelton Dr. House 3x23BR,2BA$5.15
Elan BayloftsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$4.13
Oceanhouse on ProspectCoast1BR,1BA$6.72
Elan Pacific Lofts2/1 - 700 sq/ft2BR,1BA$4.14
801 Pearl StreetB.1 0 bed, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$5.57
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED1442BStudio ,1BA$4.53
The Leland IADU-Studio-yardStudio ,1BA$9.22
Ocean Palms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,795.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Hermosa, La Jolla, CA

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Upper Hermosa Neighborhood in La Jolla, CA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Hermosa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper Hermosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Hermosa is under $4,772.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Hermosa?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Hermosa is Pacific Beach Shores which is listed at $1,860, while the average apartment in Upper Hermosa costs $12,330.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Hermosa?

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 2 regular apartments in Upper Hermosa 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 Upper Hermosa?

Cheap apartments in Upper Hermosa have an average cost of $343 which is $11,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Hermosa.

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