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Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA

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  • New Units Available 9 units available
    Studio $1,608+
    1 bd $1,821+
    Base rent
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    The Presidio Apartments

    3.5 (24)
    3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

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  • 2 bd $1,617+
    3 bd $3,234+
    Total monthly cost
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    The Stratton Apartment Homes

    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony

  • Apartments Under $2,000

  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,905
    2 bd $2,895
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    Pacific Bay Club Apartments

    5.0 (2)
    4070 Huerfano Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher

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  • Rent specials 12 units available
    Studio $1,975
    1 bd $2,375+
    2 bd $2,675
    Base rent
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    Modernaire Apartments

    4.0 (5)
    2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,995
    1 bd $2,350
    2 bd $2,650
    Base rent
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    The Villas At Kearny Mesa

    4.0 (25)
    7575 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool

  • Apartments Under $2,200

  • Rent specials 23 units available
    1 bd $2,161+
    2 bd $2,850+
    Total monthly cost
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    The Casas

    5.0 (1)
    10802 Camino Ruiz B, San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

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    1 bd $2,190+
    2 bd $3,520+
    Total monthly cost
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    La Jolla Blue Apartments

    3.5 (16)
    7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly

  • Apartments Under $2,400

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,264+
    Base rent
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    Mar At Seaside

    2401 Seaside St, San Diego, CA 92107
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

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  • New Units Available 13 units available
    1 bd $2,376+
    2 bd $2,843+
    Base rent
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    Gables Point Loma

    4.0 (61)
    3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,395+
    2 bd $2,795+
    3 bd $3,453+
    Total monthly cost
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    Pacific Sands

    4.5 (6)
    5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $2,600

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,456+
    1 bd $2,686+
    2 bd $3,252+
    Total monthly cost
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    Bowen Apartments

    3280 Barnett Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $3,773+
    1 bd $2,466+
    Total monthly cost
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    Village Square Apartments

    4.0 (3)
    8683 Via Mallorca, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,480+
    1 bd $2,660+
    2 bd $3,378+
    Base rent
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    Veranda La Jolla

    3845 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,511+
    2 bd $3,251+
    Base rent
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    Allina La Jolla

    4.5 (1)
    3417 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 17 units available
    1 bd $2,515+
    2 bd $3,624+
    Total monthly cost
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    Mirada At La Jolla Colony Apartments

    4.5 (38)
    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $2,800

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,625+
    2 bd $3,269+
    Base rent
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    Domain San Diego

    4.0 (25)
    8798 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

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  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,640+
    1 bd $2,670+
    2 bd $3,239+
    Total monthly cost
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    The Vive Collection

    8725 Ariva Court, San Diego, CA 92123
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 52 units available
    Studio $2,681+
    1 bd $2,793+
    2 bd $3,455+
    Base rent
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    West Park

    4.5 (25)
    7777 Westside Drive, Suite 118, San Diego, CA 92108
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $2,687+
    2 bd $2,702+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Apex Mission Valley

    4.0 (27)
    7084 FRIARS RD., San Diego, CA 92108
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    2 bd $2,695+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Mesa Village Apartments

    4.5 (22)
    11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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    Bay

    3866 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
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    Palms

    5.0 (1)
    3235 Armstrong St, San Diego, CA 92111
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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    Mesa Vista Apartment Homes

    4.5 (8)
    7980 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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    Esprit Villas

    4.0 (30)
    9830 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
    Pet friendly
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Jolla, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,467 and $6,032.

How many cheap rentals are available in La Jolla, CA on RentCafe?

There are 7 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in La Jolla, CA were last updated on 1 Sep 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in La Jolla, CA?

The average La Jolla, CA cheap apartment size is 545 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in La Jolla, CA?

Cheap apartments in La Jolla, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in La Jolla, CA?

A cheap apartment in La Jolla, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in La Jolla, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in La Jolla, CA has never been easier. We feature 180 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the La Jolla, CA average. What is a cheap rent in La Jolla, CA? The average apartment rent in La Jolla is $3,598 per month so any rental south of $2,878 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, La Jolla, CA rents go as low as $1,608/mo.