
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)
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1008 Tourmaline St, Unit 1

Pacific Beach Shores

4702 Mission Blvd

1645 Emerald St

AVA Pacific Beach

WELCOME HOME

7528 Cuvier St

7466 Girard Ave, Unit 7460 Ste.#5
Upper Hermosa, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Hermosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Upper Hermosa Studio Apartments | $2,306 | $1,595 | $4,900 |
Upper Hermosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,919 | $1,704 | $4,250 |
Upper Hermosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,331 | $2,345 | $8,900 |
Upper Hermosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,976 | $3,750 | $5,970 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper Hermosa Neighborhood of La Jolla, CA.
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Cheapest Available Upper Hermosa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper 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 Upper 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 |
4702 Mission Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
AVA Pacific Beach | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,130 |
1626-1636 Hornblend Street | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Hermosa, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Hermosa 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 Upper Hermosa apartment is the 7466 Girard Ave Model at 7466 Girard Ave, Unit 7460 Ste.#5 starting at $2,200 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the La Jolla Alta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Hermosa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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JEWELL SREET | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
7466 Girard Ave, Unit 7460 Ste.#5 | 7466 Girard Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
La Regencia | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
The Pacific at Mission Bay | 155111A- Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
1327 Grand Ave, Unit 10 | 1327 Grand Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.65 |
1133 Grand Ave | 1133-1139 1/2 Grand Ave. | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
La Jolla Blue Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath 709sf | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
1775 Diamond St, Unit #336 | 1775 Diamond St | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
1156 Hornblend St (Viking Pacific Apts) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
Pacific Beach Shores | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper Hermosa, La Jolla, CA
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Among neighborhoods in La Jolla, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Upper Hermosa Neighborhood in La Jolla, CA
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Hermosa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper Hermosa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Hermosa is under $2,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Hermosa?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Hermosa is Pacific Beach Shores which is listed at $1,704, while the average apartment in Upper Hermosa costs $20,070.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper 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 56 regular apartments in Upper Hermosa 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 Upper Hermosa?
Cheap apartments in Upper Hermosa have an average cost of $190 which is $19,880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Hermosa.
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