Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sorrento Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,000 (8 Rentals)

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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 $2,207. La Jolla Canyon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,365. Here are the most affordable Sorrento Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,207
La Jolla Canyon ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,365
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 1011BR,1BA$2,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sorrento Valley, CA

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sorrento Valley area is the $3.31 price per square foot C2 3x3 Model at Ocean Air in the in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting from $4,794. The second greatest value Sorrento Valley apartment is the Plan 6 Model at Torrey Villas Apartment Homes starting at $3,550 with a $2.86 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ocean AirC2 3x33BR,3BA$3.31
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 62BR,2BA$2.86
Regents La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath with Den D (Jewel Plan - Classic)2BR,2BA$3.62
Torrey Hills Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.15
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsChianti1BR,1BA$3.31
AlturaA3 1x11BR,1BA$4.14
Torrey Gardens ApartmentsMadrid1BR,1BA$3.95
IMT Sorrento ValleyA1UPGRADE1BR,1BA$4.03
La Jolla Canyon ApartmentsPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.94
7774 Jade Coast Rd, Unit Jade7774 Jade Coast Rd1BR,1BA$4.00

Getting Around the Sorrento Valley Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $3,380.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sorrento Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Sorrento Valley is Canyon Park which is listed at $2,207, while the average apartment in Sorrento Valley costs $7,141.

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 29 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 $1,139 which is $6,002 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sorrento Valley.

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