
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,700 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lower Hermosa area of La Jolla.


Casa Linda Apartments

Sea + Stone

Pacific Beach Shores
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1141 Silverado St

4702 Mission Blvd

Bay fka Bay Pointe

AVA Pacific Beach

7415 Eads Ave
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415 Gravilla St
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Lower Hermosa, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Hermosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lower Hermosa Studio Apartments | $2,473 | $1,800 | $4,900 |
Lower Hermosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,982 | $1,704 | $5,929 |
Lower Hermosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,484 | $2,888 | $8,943 |
Lower Hermosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,088 | $3,995 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,704 |
Apartments on Cass St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,082 |
AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,127 |
Village Square Apartments | Junior One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Casas by the Sea | Sur L & M - 2x2A - (2BR) | 2BR,2BA | $4.43 |
Bay fka Bay Pointe | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
La Jolla Blue Apartments | 2Bed 2Bath 961sf | 2BR,2BA | $3.54 |
5081 Foothill Blvd, Unit ADU | 5081 Foothill Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Solazzo Apartment Homes | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $4.26 |
Elan Pacific Lofts | 2/1 - 700 sq/ft | 2BR,1BA | $4.31 |
Viking Pacific Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Village Square Apartments | Junior One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
Apartments on Cass St. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLower Hermosa, La Jolla, CA
Ranked #14
Among neighborhoods in La Jolla, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
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 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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