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property at 4885 Cole St

4885 Cole St

San DiegoCA92117
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3520 Lebon Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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1885 Diamond St

San DiegoCA92109
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13754 Mango Dr

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La Jolla, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Jolla Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Jolla, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Beach Shores in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood priced from $1,704. Pacific Bay Club in the Clairemont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,880. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Jolla apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,704
Pacific Bay ClubSoledadStudio,1BA$1,880
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
4702 Mission BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Ingraham - La Playa Point LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA and Nearby

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Jolla area is the $3.12 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at JEWELL SREET in the in the Bay Ho neighborhood starting from $3,428. The second greatest value La Jolla apartment is the B1.B2 2x2 Model at Ocean Air starting at $3,488 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Carmel Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Jolla apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.12
Ocean AirB1.B2 2x22BR,2BA$3.26
ValentiaValentia Plan 2A2BR,2BA$3.12
La Jollan ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.57
Towers at Costa VerdeRegency1BR,1BA$3.14
7466 Girard Ave, Unit 7442-A7466 Girard Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.25
La RegenciaPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.04
Villa Monair1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.23
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Jolla

What type of rentals are currently available in La Jolla?

There are currently 1394 Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $22,170. There are also 273 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Jolla ranging from $1,300 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in La Jolla?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in La Jolla ranges from $1,300 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $28,158.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in La Jolla?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in La Jolla range from $3,700 to $22,170, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,150 to $42,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,890.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.