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Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA

230 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Jolla, CA. 230 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • an apartment building with palm trees and a courtyard
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    3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
    STUDIO $1,450
    1 BED $1,825

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  • the logo for walwood properties with a tree and buildings
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    4212 ALTADENA AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,500
    2 BEDS $1,450+

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
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    225 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
    STUDIO $1,800+

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  • an empty kitchen and living room with a ceiling fan
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    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
    1 BED $1,800+
  • a small house with a porch and a tree on top of it
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    3616 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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  • an aerial view of a blue and white house with palm trees
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    Seva - The Senator, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $2,295+
    2 BEDS $1,850
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
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    1399 9Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $1,942+
    1 BED $2,311+
    2 BEDS $2,842+
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  • 7717 LINDA VISTA RD Studio-1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    7717 LINDA VISTA RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
    STUDIO $1,945
    1 BED $2,170
  • a large living room with couches and a pool table
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    2420 Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
    STUDIO $1,975
    1 BED $2,125+
    2 BEDS $2,575
  • 2220 Market St 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    2220 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS $2,190

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with a white couch and a large window
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    707 Tenth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,026+
    1 BED $2,966+
    2 BEDS $2,851+

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  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv
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    840 17Th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
    1 BED $2,059+
    2 BEDS $2,884+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    4240 46Th Street, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $2,100
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    3553 43Rd Street, San Diego, CA 92105
    2 BEDS $2,150
  • a rendering of a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    4250 Oregon St, San Diego, CA 92104
    STUDIO $2,199
    1 BED $2,999+
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Apartments Under $2,400

  • a living room with a blue couch and a chair and a table
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    3801 Marquette Place #2N, San Diego, CA 92106
    1 BED $2,305+
    2 BEDS $2,884+

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  • 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 $2,325+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    9830 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
    1 BED $2,350
    2 BEDS $2,895
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a ceiling fan
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    8683 Via Mallorca, La Jolla, CA 92037
    STUDIO $2,351+
    1 BED $2,623+

Apartments Under $2,600

  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    655 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $2,417+
    1 BED $2,747+
    2 BEDS $3,412+

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    4440 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
    STUDIO $2,513+
    1 BED $2,503+
    2 BEDS $3,285+

Apartments Under $2,800

  • a living room with a couch and a table and a window
    Today

    3845 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
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    1 BED $2,666+
    2 BEDS $3,428+

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  • a living room with furniture and a television
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    3884 1/2 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA 92111
    2 BEDS $2,840+
    3 BEDS $3,285+

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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    5747 Lauretta Street, San Diego, CA 92110
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a wall with a flower mural
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    4234 Mississippi Street, San Diego, CA 92104
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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 $2,351 and $3,760.

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

There are 10 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in La Jolla, CA were last updated on 21 Feb 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.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 230 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 $3,537 per month so any rental south of $2,829 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, La Jolla, CA rents go as low as $1,450/mo.

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