Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bird Rock Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $2,000 (6 Rentals)

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Bird Rock, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bird Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bird Rock area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerald Manor Apartments priced from $2,095. AVA Pacific Beach has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,136. Here are the most affordable Bird Rock apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Manor Apartments1br Plank Flooring & AC1BR,1BA$2,095
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,136
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bird Rock, CA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bird Rock area is the $6.74 price per square foot Sunset Model at Ocean House on Prospect Apartment Homes in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $7,321. The second greatest value Bird Rock apartment is the Beautiful 2br Apt Home in PB Model at Emerald Manor Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Bay Ho neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bird Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ocean House on Prospect Apartment HomesSunset2BR,2BA$6.74
Emerald Manor ApartmentsBeautiful 2br Apt Home in PB2BR,1BA$2.93
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111A- Renovated1BR,1BA$3.15
Elan Pacific Lofts2/1 - 700 sq/ft2BR,1BA$4.46
Girard Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$6.85
Avaz Pacific Beach1 x 11BR,1BA$4.52
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio ,1BA$5.27

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Getting Around the Bird Rock Neighborhood in La Jolla, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bird Rock Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bird Rock?

The cheapest apartment in Bird Rock is Emerald Manor Apartments which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Bird Rock costs $5,370.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bird Rock?

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 60 regular apartments in Bird Rock that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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