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

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4117 1/2 Ingraham St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

4117 1/2 Ingraham St.

4105-4123 Ingraham StSan Diego, CA 92109
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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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Bahia Jewell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Jewell

4430 Jewell StSan Diego, CA 92109
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Upper Hermosa, La Jolla, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,704
Apartments on Cass St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
4702 Mission BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
AVA Pacific BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,130
1626-1636 Hornblend Street2/12BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
JEWELL SREET2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.12
7466 Girard Ave, Unit 7460 Ste.#57466 Girard Ave1BR,1BA$2.20
La RegenciaPinnacle1BR,1BA$3.07
The Pacific at Mission Bay155111A- Renovated1BR,1BA$3.15
1327 Grand Ave, Unit 101327 Grand Ave2BR,1.5BA$3.65
1133 Grand Ave1133-1139 1/2 Grand Ave.1BR,1BA$3.55
La Jolla Blue Apartments1Bed 1Bath 709sf1BR,1BA$3.66
1775 Diamond St, Unit #3361775 Diamond St1BR,1BA$3.91
1156 Hornblend St (Viking Pacific Apts)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.97
Pacific Beach ShoresOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Hermosa, La Jolla, CA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet 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

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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