
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sorrento Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego.


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Furnished Studio-San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Canyon Park

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IMT Sorrento Valley

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Altura

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10274 Kamwood Pl

La Jolla Canyon Apartments

360 Luxury Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

10206 Wateridge Cir

10425 Adamson Wy

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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 | $2,435 | $2,159 | $2,775 |
| Sorrento Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,249 | $1,800 | $5,095 |
| Sorrento Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,821 | $2,877 | $5,830 |
| Sorrento Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,125 | $3,950 | $8,499 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 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 Canyon Park priced from $2,432. La Jolla Crossroads Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here are the most affordable Sorrento Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,432 |
| La Jolla Crossroads Apartments | Panzano | Studio,1BA | $2,600 |
| Carmel Creek | Plan 1H + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2,869 |
| 360 Luxury Apartments | Compass | Studio,1BA | $2,900 |
| Torrey Gardens Apartments | Merida | 1BR,1BA | $3,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sorrento Valley, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sorrento Valley area is the $2.88 price per square foot Plan 6 Model at Torrey Villas Apartment Homes in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $3,580. The second greatest value Sorrento Valley apartment is the B1.B2 2x2 Model at Ocean Air starting at $4,166 with a $3.89 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 Villas Apartment Homes | Plan 6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Ocean Air | B1.B2 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
| Torrey Hills Apartment Homes | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Garden at 3Roots | 1G | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Torrey Gardens Apartments | Merida | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| carmel-creek | Plan 1E | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| 360 Luxury Apartments | Compass | Studio ,1BA | $3.90 |
| La Jolla Crossroads Apartments | Panzano | Studio ,1BA | $4.02 |
| Canyon Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
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 $3,560.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sorrento Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Sorrento Valley is Canyon Park which is listed at $2,432, while the average apartment in Sorrento Valley costs $12,469.
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 22 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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