Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Jolla Heights Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,600 (31 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the La Jolla Heights area of La Jolla.

property at 3025 Luna Ave

3025 Luna Ave

San DiegoCA92117

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La Jolla Canyon
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La Jolla Canyon

9515 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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La Jolla Heights, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Jolla Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Jolla Heights area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3021-3037 Luna Ave priced from $2,145. Mirada at La Jolla Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,196. Here are the most affordable La Jolla Heights apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3021-3037 Luna Ave1x1 Brand New Construction1BR,1BA$2,145
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsSeville (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,196
Canyon ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,215
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,286
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,361
La Jolla CanyonPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,365
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$2,386
La Jolla Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
La Jolla View1/1 R - 700 sq/ft1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Jolla Heights, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Jolla Heights area is the $3.28 price per square foot Pahoa Island Model at Regents Court in the in the University City neighborhood starting from $3,680. The second greatest value La Jolla Heights apartment is the Townhouse Model at La Jollan Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Bay Ho neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Jolla Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regents CourtPahoa Island2BR,2BA$3.28
La Jollan ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.57
Torrey Pines VillagePlan C2BR,2BA$3.10
Towers at Costa VerdeRegency1BR,1BA$3.16
La Jolla Blue Apartments2Bed 2Bath 961sf2BR,2BA$3.54
La RegenciaPinnacle1BR,1BA$2.98
La Jolla Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
La Jolla View1/1 R - 700 sq/ft1BR,1BA$3.42
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.62
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
La Jolla Heights, La Jolla, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in La Jolla, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Getting Around the La Jolla Heights Neighborhood in La Jolla, CA

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 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 La Jolla Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in La Jolla Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Jolla Heights is under $2,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Jolla Heights?

The cheapest apartment in La Jolla Heights is 3021-3037 Luna Ave which is listed at $2,145, while the average apartment in La Jolla Heights costs $15,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Jolla Heights?

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 21 regular apartments in La Jolla Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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