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Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA

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Apartments Under $1,900

  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv
    31
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    840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    1 BED $1,744+
    2 BEDS $2,383+

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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a grey counter top.
    141
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    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,750+
  • a small house with a porch and a tree on top of it
    10
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    3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
    32
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    225 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
    STUDIO $1,850
    3 BEDS $2,500
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    59
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    1399 9Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $1,889+
    1 BED $2,019+
    2 BEDS $2,909+
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Apartments Under $2,100

  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    5
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    7575 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    STUDIO $1,900
    1 BED $2,300+
    2 BEDS $2,575

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  • A living room with a dining table and chairs.
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    2457 Burgener Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
    1 BED $2,000

Apartments Under $2,300

  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a rug
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    4580 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    1 BED $2,150+
    2 BEDS $2,695+

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  • a living room with a couch and a television
    Today

    8683 Via Mallorca, La Jolla, CA 92037
    1 BED $2,169+
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
    43
    Today

    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $2,180+
    2 BEDS $2,801
  • a large living room with a pool table
    21
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    5080 Camino Del Arroyo, San Diego, CA 92108
    STUDIO $2,222+
    1 BED $2,750+
    2 BEDS $3,426+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a chair and a table
    46
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    3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106
    1 BED $2,259+
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a tv
    14
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    10802 Camino Ruiz B, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,279+
    2 BEDS $2,599+

Apartments Under $2,500

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black counter top and a stainless steel refrigerator
    20
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    3950 Leland Street, San Diego, CA 92106
    1 BED $2,305+
    2 BEDS $3,238

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  • a dining room with tables and chairs and a living room with a couch
    35
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    702 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,327+
    1 BED $2,857+
    2 BEDS $3,503+
  • the living room and dining area of a house with a tv on the ceiling
    41
    Today

    7980 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    1 BED $2,345+
    2 BEDS $2,645
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  • a sign in front of a building with palm trees
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    9816 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,350+
    2 BEDS $2,895+
  • A living room with a black table and a wooden entertainment center.
    11
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    3845 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    STUDIO $2,391+
    1 BED $2,408+
    2 BEDS $3,363+
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  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
    19
    Today

    3417 Lebon Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $2,396+
    2 BEDS $2,942+
  • Apartment entrance leading into the living room with a large couch, coffee table and entertainment center with TV.
    59
    Today

    5550 Balboa Arms Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
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    1 BED $2,431
    2 BEDS $2,495+

Apartments Under $2,700

  • A modern living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
    Today

    3922 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92103
    STUDIO $2,620+
    1 BED $2,965+
    2 BEDS $3,825+

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  • A kitchen with white appliances and cabinets.
    22
    Today

    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
    2 BEDS $2,695+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in La Jolla, CA

63 /100
Somewhat Walkable
34 /100
Some Transit
63 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 63, Transit Score®: 34, Bike Score®: 63

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,169 and $4,086.

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

There are 5 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in La Jolla, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

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

The average La Jolla, CA cheap apartment size is 570 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.

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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 270 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 $3,425 per month so any rental south of $2,740 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, La Jolla, CA rents go as low as $1,508/mo.

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