
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sorrento Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego.


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Canyon Park

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Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sorrento Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorrento Valley Studio Apartments | $2,506 | $1,890 | $3,299 |
| Sorrento Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,403 | $2,449 | $6,532 |
| Sorrento Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,929 | $2,800 | $6,530 |
| Sorrento Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,371 | $3,954 | $9,163 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sorrento Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Cheapest Available Sorrento Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Canyon Park priced from $2,219. La Jolla Crossroads Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,625. Here are the most affordable Sorrento Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,219 |
| La Jolla Crossroads Apartments | Panzano | Studio,1BA | $2,625 |
| Carmel Creek | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $3,039 |
| Torrey Gardens Apartments | Merida | 1BR,1BA | $3,095 |
| Westbrook Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sorrento Valley, CA
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sorrento Valley area is the $3.07 price per square foot Plan 9 Model at Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $4,870. The second greatest value Sorrento Valley apartment is the C3 3x3.5 Model at Ocean Air starting at $4,831 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Torrey Pines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sorrento Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes | Plan 9 | 3BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| Ocean Air | C3 3x3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $3.21 |
| Garden at 3Roots | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Torrey Hills Apartment Homes | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
| Westbrook Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| 360 Luxury Apartments | Escape | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Altura | A3 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| Torrey Gardens Apartments | Messina | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| Regents La Jolla | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A (Ruby Plan - Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| La Jolla Crossroads Apartments | Panzano | Studio ,1BA | $4.06 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sorrento Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sorrento Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sorrento Valley is under $3,680.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sorrento Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Sorrento Valley is La Jolla Crossroads Apartments which is listed at $2,850, while the average apartment in Sorrento Valley costs $11,156.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sorrento Valley?
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 9 regular apartments in Sorrento Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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