Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,700 (18 Rentals)

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The Tides
Studio Apartments

The Tides

7431 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, CA 92037
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The Cove PB
Studio Apartments

The Cove PB

901-919 Turquoise StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Casa Frida
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Frida

1530 Chalcedony StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Lower Hermosa, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Hermosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Hermosa area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Beach Shores priced from $1,704. Apartments on Cass St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Lower Hermosa apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,704
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Bay fka Bay PointeStudioStudio,1BA$2,082
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,127
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,278

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hermosa, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Hermosa area is the $4.43 price per square foot Sur L & M - 2x2A - (2BR) Model at Casas by the Sea in the in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood starting from $4,575. The second greatest value Lower Hermosa apartment is the 2x2A Model at Bay fka Bay Pointe starting at $3,641 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Bay Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Hermosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casas by the SeaSur L & M - 2x2A - (2BR)2BR,2BA$4.43
Bay fka Bay Pointe2x2A2BR,2BA$3.64
La Jolla Blue Apartments2Bed 2Bath 961sf2BR,2BA$3.54
5081 Foothill Blvd, Unit ADU5081 Foothill Blvd1BR,1BA$4.00
Solazzo Apartment HomesPlan C1BR,1BA$4.26
Elan Pacific Lofts2/1 - 700 sq/ft2BR,1BA$4.31
Viking Pacific Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.06
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Village Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$4.38
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Hermosa, La Jolla, CA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lower Hermosa Neighborhood in La Jolla, CA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Hermosa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Hermosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Hermosa is under $3,060.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Hermosa?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Hermosa is Pacific Beach Shores which is listed at $1,704, while the average apartment in Lower Hermosa costs $16,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Hermosa?

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 5 regular apartments in Lower Hermosa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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