Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sorrento Valley Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,159 (17 Rentals)

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Canyon Park
$2,215 - $3,950

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Canyon Park

9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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IMT Sorrento Valley
$2,672 - $3,367

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IMT Sorrento Valley

11102 Caminito AlvarezSan Diego, CA 92126
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Ocean Air
$3,576 - $8,005

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Ocean Air

10500 Sea Pearl CvSan Diego, CA 92130
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Altura
$3,769 - $8,003

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Altura

11921 Carmel Creek RdSan Diego, CA 92130
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Regents La Jolla
$3,185 - $4,625

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Regents La Jolla

9253 Regents RdLa Jolla, CA 92037
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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 Crossroads Apartments priced from $2,850. Torrey Ridge Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,920. Here are the most affordable Sorrento Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsChianti1BR, 1BA$2,850
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 1051BR, 1BA$2,920
IMT Sorrento ValleyB1UPGRADE2BR, 1BA$3,087
La Jolla Canyon ApartmentsCatalina2BR, 1BA$3,110
Torrey Gardens ApartmentsMerida1BR, 1BA$3,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sorrento Valley, CA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sorrento Valley area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2N Model at Garden at 3Roots in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $5,590. The second greatest value Sorrento Valley apartment is the Plan 6 Model at Torrey Villas Apartment Homes in the Torrey Pines neighborhood starting at $3,635 with a $2.92 price per square foot. 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.
Garden at 3Roots2N2BR, 2BA$3.05
Torrey Villas Apartment HomesPlan 62BR, 2BA$2.92
AlturaB3 2x22BR, 2BA$3.45
Ocean AirB1.B2 2x22BR, 2BA$3.56
Carmel CreekPlan 1G + Den1BR, 1BA$3.53
Torrey Gardens ApartmentsMerida1BR, 1BA$3.61
La Jolla Crossroads ApartmentsChianti1BR, 1BA$3.31
La Jolla Canyon ApartmentsCatalina2BR, 1BA$3.89
IMT Sorrento ValleyB1UPGRADE2BR, 1BA$4.03
Torrey Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 1051BR, 1BA$5.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sorrento Valley Apartments

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 $3,680.

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 2 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 $1,124 which is $2,556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sorrento Valley.

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