Cheap Homes for Rent in Upper Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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1855 Diamond St

San DiegoCA92109

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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 Apartments on Cass St. priced from $1,795. 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
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED1442BStudio,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Hermosa, CA

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Hermosa area is the $5.15 price per square foot Wrelton Dr. House 3x2 Model at Casas by the Sea in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $7,199. The second greatest value Upper Hermosa apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at JEWELL SREET starting at $3,428 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Bay Ho 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.
Casas by the SeaWrelton Dr. House 3x23BR,2BA$5.15
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.12
1676 Chalcedony St, Unit #41676 Chalcedony St2BR,2BA$4.53
Elan BayloftsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$3.86
1704 Hornblend St2x2B2BR,2BA$4.87
1812 Hornblend St, Unit F1812 Hornblend St1BR,1BA$4.15
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.43
Casa Linda Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.39
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio ,1BA$3.59
Pacific Beach Dr - FULLY FURNISHED1442BStudio ,1BA$4.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Hermosa, La Jolla, CA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Hermosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper Hermosa?

There are currently 800 Apartments for Rent in Upper Hermosa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $15,252. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper Hermosa ranging from $1,205 to $85,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Upper Hermosa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper Hermosa ranges from $1,205 to $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $17,978.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!