
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)
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Upper Hermosa, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Hermosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Upper Hermosa Studio Apartments | $2,688 | $1,800 | $5,995 |
Upper Hermosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $1,495 | $4,150 |
Upper Hermosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,394 | $2,795 | $9,200 |
Upper Hermosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,129 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
Upper Hermosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA.
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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. Sail Bay Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
Sail Bay Apartments | Studio - Downstairs | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Apartments on Cass St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,151 |
Casa Linda Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Hermosa, CA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Hermosa area is the $3.12 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at JEWELL SREET in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $3,428. The second greatest value Upper Hermosa apartment is the Mar A - 2x2B - (2BR) Model at Casas by the Sea starting at $4,650 with a $4.37 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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JEWELL SREET | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
Casas by the Sea | Mar A - 2x2B - (2BR) | 2BR,2BA | $4.37 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.72 |
La Regencia | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
The Pacific at Mission Bay | 155111B- Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
La Jolla Blue Apartments | 1Bed 1 Bath 687sf | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
Viking Pacific Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Apartments on Cass St. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
Casa Linda Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper Hermosa, La Jolla, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $2,874.
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 $14,100.
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 5 regular apartments in Upper Hermosa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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