Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern San Diego Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,600 (33 Rentals)

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La Jolla Canyon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Jolla Canyon

9515 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
property at 3550 Lebon Dr

3550 Lebon Dr

San DiegoCA92122
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Cheapest Available Northern San Diego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northern San Diego area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Canyon Park priced from $2,215. Pacific Gardens Genesee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,260. Here are the most affordable Northern San Diego apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,215
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,260
Mirada at La Jolla Colony ApartmentsMadrid (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,287
Torrey Pines VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$2,300
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$2,352
La Jolla CanyonPinnacle1BR,1BA$2,365
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,376
La Jolla Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
Whispering Pines1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
Nobel Court1 BR 1 BA Reno1BR,1BA$2,423

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern San Diego, CA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northern San Diego area is the $3.22 price per square foot Montecito Model at Towers at Costa Verde in the in the University City neighborhood starting from $4,785. The second greatest value Northern San Diego apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath B (Garnet Plan - Renovated) Model at Regents La Jolla starting at $4,095 with a $3.69 price per square foot in the University City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northern San Diego apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towers at Costa VerdeMontecito3BR,2BA$3.22
Regents La Jolla2 Bed, 2 Bath B (Garnet Plan - Renovated)2BR,2BA$3.69
La Jolla Palms Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.92
Terraces at La Jolla Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.82
La Jolla View1/1 R - 700 sq/ft1BR,1BA$3.75
La Jolla Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Torrey Pines VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$3.43
Allina La Jolla1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.64
Pacific Gardens Genesee1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.48
Veranda La Jolla1X11BR,1BA$3.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern San Diego Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northern San Diego?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northern San Diego is under $2,423.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern San Diego?

The cheapest apartment in Northern San Diego is Pacific Gardens Genesee which is listed at $2,260, while the average apartment in Northern San Diego costs $4,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northern San Diego?

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 26 regular apartments in Northern San Diego that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northern San Diego?

Cheap apartments in Northern San Diego have an average cost of $750 which is $4,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern San Diego.

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