
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sorrento Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,100 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sorrento Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorrento Valley Studio Apartments | $2,433 | $2,129 | $2,775 |
| Sorrento Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,206 | $2,445 | $5,090 |
| Sorrento Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,785 | $2,860 | $6,035 |
| Sorrento Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,405 | $3,752 | $5,815 |
| Sorrento Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,087 | $6,087 | $6,087 |
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There are currently 7 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 1 Bed unit found at La Jolla Canyon Apartments priced from $2,365. Canyon Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,445. Here are the most affordable Sorrento Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Canyon Apartments | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $2,365 |
| Canyon Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,445 |
| La Jolla Crossroads Apartments | Panzano | Studio,1BA | $2,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sorrento Valley, CA
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sorrento Valley area is the $3.30 price per square foot A1 1x1.5 Plus Den Model at Ocean Air in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $3,524. The second greatest value Sorrento Valley apartment is the 1C Model at Garden at 3Roots starting at $3,205 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Mira Mesa 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Air | A1 1x1.5 Plus Den | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.30 |
| Garden at 3Roots | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Carmel Creek | Plan 1H + Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Torrey Gardens Apartments | Malaga | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| Altura | A3 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| Torrey Hills Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| IMT Sorrento Valley | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Torrey Villas Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| 360 Luxury Apartments | Compass | Studio ,1BA | $3.90 |
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 $2,976.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sorrento Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Sorrento Valley is La Jolla Canyon Apartments which is listed at $2,365, while the average apartment in Sorrento Valley costs $6,095.
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 28 regular apartments in Sorrento Valley 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 Sorrento Valley?
Cheap apartments in Sorrento Valley have an average cost of $864 which is $5,231 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sorrento Valley.
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